Inherrited set of Monitor 10a's

MaddMann
MaddMann Posts: 1
edited January 2013 in Vintage Speakers
Hi, I've just inherited a set of 10a's that appear to be in great shape and have the original peerless tweeters. I'm new to the world of speakers, and analogue music in general, but am wanting to put together a system to play LP's that will do the music (and the speakers) justice.

Any suggestions on equipment such as: a way to power them, type or attributes of a suitable turntable, and how to wire it all, as well as whatever else I'm sure I forgot to ask?

My price range is flexible, but I'm much more interested in bang for my buck than top of the line.

I'm new but ready to learn!
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  • jimbo1421
    jimbo1421 Posts: 772
    edited January 2013
    Welcome to CP, MaddMann. I have my office Monitor 10As running off a Parasound HCA 1000A like this one: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?141410-Parasound-HCA-1000A-Amp and I like it immensely. You should also inherit a Technics SL-1710 mk2 like mine. It is a solidly built, semi-automatic direct drive turntable with the full complement of adjustments (including vertical tracking angle), and rock steady quartz locked RPM.

    Add a tube phono preamp and you will have a great starter system.

    Regards,

    Jim
    5.1 System:
    TCL R613 55" 4K
    Front: SRS-3.1TL
    Center: CS400i
    Surround: Monitor 10B
    PSW10 subwoofer
    Onkyo PR-SC886P Pre/Pro
    NAD T955 5 channel power amplifier
    Technics SL-1710 MK2 turntable
    Audio-Technica AT14Sa cartridge
    Parasound P3 pre-amp
    Oppo BDP-103 Blu-Ray
    2014 MacBook Pro 2.8 GHz

    2.0 Office System:
    Monitor 10A (Peerless)
    Outlaw 1050 receiver
    Parasound HCA-1000A power amp
    MacPro
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  • gmjungbluth
    gmjungbluth Posts: 232
    edited January 2013
    I would recommend a Harman Kardon 3380 or 3490 receiver. Modern, 2-channel, but with a great sound and plenty of power for your 10s. It has a good phono stage too. This way you get a clean design, modern conveniences, phono ability, a remote, and a very nice sound.

    I found my 3380 on local Craigslist for $80. You can pick them up often for around that amount.

    Another option would be to go vintage - you can find a lot of nice 1970's receivers on the local Craigslist or at garage sales for as little as $5. You run the risk of getting burnt out or tired gear, however. But the payoff in sound and cool factor can be huge!
    HT System:
    Marantz NR-1403
    Front: Klipsch CF-4
    Rear: Paradigm Atom V3
    Center: Boston Acoustic VR12
    Sub: Bowers & Wilkins ASW600

    2Ch:
    Restored Fisher 500C
    Yamaha P-500 Turntable

    Living Room:
    Harman Kardon 3380
    Restored Polk Monitor 7B

    Bedroom:
    Harman Kardon VR-3750
    Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble
    Polk PSW10

    In and out of rotation:
    KLH Model 6,
    Polk LSI7
    NAD 7100
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited January 2013
    Welcome to the forum. There are so many choices out there and opinions as well. Some of the best advice I received was to get AVR's that allowed for power amps. Receivers are good by themselves...I have one that;s a beast, but that beast just got out into Pre Amp mode when I added a Parasound amp. That was one of the suggestions that really made a huge difference. The members here on the forum are among the best in the world of audio and some darn cool cats as well. You will have fun here!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • astar13656
    astar13656 Posts: 164
    edited January 2013
    10's are a great place to start. I still have a set in the basement, lots of good times with them!
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited January 2013
    Congratulations on your Monitor 10As and welcome to the forum, MaddMann. I love my pair of Polk Monitor 10As. They are actually my favorite speakers for all types of music. I run mine with a vintage Yamaha CR 2020 receiver and it is a great combination. Another great vintage choice (for less money than the CR 2020) would be the Yamaha CR 1020. The CR 2020 and CR 1020 are similar receivers, with wonderful sound and a nice tuner and phono sections. The main difference is that the CR 2020 has 105 watts and the CR 1020 has 80 watts. Either one would be a great choice for the Monitor 10As.
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  • bzpolksda
    bzpolksda Posts: 38
    edited January 2013
    Welcome to Club Polk!
    Congrats on picking up the 10A's, can't beat the price either:cool:
    SDA CRS (2 tweets)
    SDA 1C Studios
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  • philr168
    philr168 Posts: 91
    edited January 2013
    Nice sounding speakers and the price was just right.
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