Not the usual type of post for here I know but my old Pioneer all in one hi-fi from the late 1980s (when such equipment ceased to made in chrome and changed to all black) has finally packed up. I need reasonable quality hi-fi separates of:

Turntable
Amplifier for it
Pair of speakers

I am avoiding the cheaper Stapeltone type of built in speaker record players, I want something mid-range if such a category still exists just to play vinyl in good sound quality. I don’t need a CD player or tuner or digital radio (or a tape deck!). Does anyone have any suggestions? What do people here play their vinyl on? There’s a lot of stuff on line but seems either to be very high end or the cheap Stapletone / GPO type retro looking players that populate Amazon listings. Thanks in advance for any input.

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Hi Paul, Unless you are wanting to buy a valve based amp system, I'd suggest visiting Richer Sounds' website - richersounds.com
As you'll see, they offer a very comprehensive range of hi-fi stuff and if it all looks a bit bewildering [you'll be spoilt for choice!], the best thing I can recommend is giving them a call and speaking to one of their extremely knowledgeable and helpful assistants. They offer unbeatable prices and free UK delivery on most items. To maybe spend less, search their clearance items. Also you could search for discount and voucher codes for them on google or similar.
Check it out and good luck with your new kit.
Hope this is helpful, mate.

Hi Paul,
I admittedly have put more thought and money into my speakers (Klipsch) and receivers (Marantz, Harman Kardon) than my turntable, which may not be sonically wise, but it means I can recommend some mid-range turntables. I started with my Technics 1200 back before they got pricey because Technics stopped making them, and of course that does a fine job still, if you can find one in good condition for a reasonable price that hasn’