[swiftness90]

Hey guys, total noob here. This past summer I started collecting vinyl records and have been looking to upgrade my equipment. In my ignorance I have been playing on a Crosley all-in-one, which after research, I have stopped using. I inherited a Denon AVR-2500 from my late aunt and was wondering if this would be a good reciever for a beginner setup? Also, do you have any bookshelf speaker recommendations? I'd like to stay away from standing speakers as I live in a dorm.

Thanks guys!

 

[jdsmoothie]

If it works and meets your input requirements, should do the trick. What is your budget for speakers? You can get a set of small speakers from Monoprice for < $100.

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=109&cp_id=10906&cs_id=1090603&p_id=10800&seq=1&format=2

For something a little larger < $200 you could go with the Klipsch RB-41 II.

http://www.klipsch.com/rb-41-ii-bookshelf-speakers-pair

 

[Joe879]

I have the monoprice 5.1 and those speakers sound good. I can't tell on how good they are for bass response, as I use a powered subwoofer. If your going to use the reciever just for stereo and no subwoofer, I would suggest getting speaker with a bigger woofer.