Reference Premiere RP-600M II

Since you already had powered speakers and if you like Klipsch then did you consider upgrading to passive Klipsch? https://www.crutchfield.com/p_714RP600ME/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-RP-600M-Ebony.html?tp=186 https://www.crutchfield.com/p_714600M2E/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-RP-600M-II-Ebony.html?tp=1

Though a bit over your budget, but both being outstanding value - Yamaha A-S301, Phono, Opt, Coax, 60w/ch, ... - $379 - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022AS301B/Yamaha-A-S301.html Klipsch RP-600M Bookshelf - $349/pr - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022AS301B/Yamaha-A-S301.html The above are an older ver

These are decent entry level klipsch. However, I’d recommend having patience and watch crutchfield/ Adorama. While you wait save up a bit. I got these for like $300-$350 during a great sale on one of those sites: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_714600M2E/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-RP-600M-II-Ebony.htm

Yes! This is actually an awesome set up. I have the rt82 with an upgraded cartridge (om20), and an acrylic platter with RP-60 M2s and it sounds incredible. If you’re patient, the m2s go on sale from time to time and you can get a much more upgraded speaker for probably only like $100 more or so. Her

I read your post as ~$500 just for speakers?If so check out: Emotiva Xb2 ELAC-Debut-3-0-DB63 Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II

Definitely the Klipsch RP-600MII, I have a pair for my tube/vinyl setup. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_714600M2W/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-RP-600M-II-Walnut.html

If you are considering Klipsch, you definitely want the RP-Series or higher - Klipsch RP-6600M (not MII) - $349/pair - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_714RP600ME/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-RP-600M-Ebony.html?tp=186 In the Photo and at this link are the M (meaning Mark I) which are discontinues, make t