Need LOW budget suggestions
My son's girlfriend has asked for my advice on putting together a LOW budget system to listen to vinyl. She loves music and I gave her a pair of HD 598 headphones last year that I was not using, but now wants something that she can enjoy with friends. Her total budget is $600. Her apartment is not very big, but she wants good sound at louder volumes.
I have read good reviews of the U Turn Orbit TT (which is made locally ) and sells for $179.
There seems to be a lot of love online for some budget Pioneer floorstander speakers (SP-FS52) designed by Andrew Jones (now doing the same or ELAC), but the specs seem to indicate they are relatively inefficient (87db @ 6 ohms), which implies a larger amp to drive them. I can find these for around $175/pair used.
Can anyone suggest a good used integrated amp or receiver that can deliver 100watts/channel for $200 or less? Alternatively, a more efficient speaker and compatible lower power integrated amp/ receiver that meets the budget. Thanks.