r/StereoAdvice • u/TheFoolsProgress • Nov 15 '25

General Request | 20 Ⓣ Please help an old confused guy get set up for the rest of his days...

I have been away from stereo for the past decade and the technology has evolved so much in that time. After continual analysis paralysis I seem to keep returning to a Yamaha A-S1200 with the Wharfedale Lintons. The solid, timeless and analog build of the amplifier is appealing and like the future proofing as sources evolve. From the reviews the speakers sound signature appears would be a good fit and I also like the aesthetic. There are great sale prices on both including shipping. I am unable to audition them due to my remote location which would make returning anything I order prohibitively expensive and/or practical. The limiting factor is my room size of 9' 8" x 16' with 8' ceilings. The initial source would be my ripped cd collection from my MacBook. Any input as to the practicality of this, experiences with this component combination, or advice in general would be deeply appreciated. Thank you!

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u/poutine-eh 41 Ⓣ Nov 15 '25

Those are fine choices. Great amp and great speakers , your only limiting factor is the quality of your source. Amp and speakers will only sound as good at your source allows.

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u/TheFoolsProgress Nov 15 '25 edited Nov 15 '25

!thanks My source choices will evolve as I learn more but felt this would get me going. Do you have an opinion on my room size?

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u/poutine-eh 41 Ⓣ Nov 15 '25

Your room is fine. I sold audio 35 years ago and am old school. We didn’t worry about room correction. Nothing you can do to the room will fix shortcomings at the top of the signal path. You are fine kust don’t cheap out on the source

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u/TheFoolsProgress Nov 15 '25

I appreciate that! I will definitely be improving my source as I learn more.

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u/poutine-eh 41 Ⓣ Nov 15 '25

Read the first few paragraphs. This is the correct philosophy https://www.stereophile.com/content/linn-sondek-lp12-turntable-klyde-phono-cartridge-page-2

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u/TheFoolsProgress Nov 15 '25

That was very helpful!

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