OK I admit it...I am not well-versed in the audiophile speak. This is a hobby I am just getting into. I was born in 1975 and have always loved classic rock, 80's rock, 80's adult contemporary, etc etc and etc. I discovered the love and warmth and social aspect of vinyl albums on my dad's hand me down "hi-fi" system from the early 90's.

What i want is a hi-fi vintage set-up to play my vinyl albums on.

I currently am using;

Sansui G-5000 pure power reciever
Technics SL-D3 TT with Ortofon 2M Red stylus
Sansui s-2100U Speakers (from my dad's 90's setup)

Living in a house with large living area and we have parties frequently with volume usu at 50-60%.

I need to get the reciever re-conditioned, but aside from that I need advice on how to maximize listening pleasure from my amp/tt combo.

I need advice on a pair of $500 speakers that would go well with this combo as well as advice on whether or not I need a separate pre-amp for the speakers. And for that matter any advice whatsoever for a new guy into this amazing way of life.