WiiM Mini AirPlay 2 Wireless Audio Streamer, Multiroom Stereo, Preamplifier, Works with Alexa and Siri Voice Assistants, Stream Hi-Res Audio from Amazon Music, Tidal and More

Turntable: AT-LP70X with the fixed tonearm is if you need beginner entry level fully automatic and easy setup plug and play. Fluance RT80 manual turntable with cue lever and auto stop has an adjustable tonearm and a removable cartridge. The better Fluance is the RT82 that adds an optical sensor speed controlled If you want Audio Technica then the AT-LP120X with the good ATVM95E cartridge and stylus. If you need automatic then AT-LP3XBT has the adjustable tonearm. Speakers: If you want Fluance then skip the basic Elite and get the better Signature https://www.fluance.com/signature-series-hifi-two-way-bookshelf-surround-sound-speakers Visions Soundstage if you need lower cost https://www.visions.ca/soundstage-sessions-5-25-woofer-bookshelf-speakers-pair-sessions-200 Ideally look for used speakers from Canadian brands PSB, Paradigm, Axiom or other brands such as Wharfedale, ELAC, Polk, KEF.... Amplification: The Sony is rather pricey for a bare bones basic receiver. Look for a used stereo receiver for less than half the cost. You can add Bluetooth by connecting a Bluetooth Receiver https://www.amazon.ca/B06-Plus-Bluetooth-Receiver-Streaming/dp/B078J3GTRK Or a better WiFi streamer + Apple Airplay 2 + Bluetooth https://www.amazon.ca/WiiM-Mini-Multiroom-Preamplifier-Assistants/dp/B09HC5GRKY or the square version adds Google Cast. Or get mini amp with Bluetooth: Fosi https://www.amazon.ca/Fosi-Audio-BT20A-Replaceable-Adjustment/dp/B0DN51F69R or Aiyima https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0BN8H8X2Z Plus speaker wire and speaker stands. Speaker Placement • Intro to Home Stereo Systems • Turntable and Speakers Setup Guide • Record Cleaning • Audio Guides

Great gift! Turntable setup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXcgF2SY35Q Turntable with switch on back set to LINE >>> RCA audio cable >>> CD input on receiver >>> speaker wire >>> passive speakers. The ground wire is usually not needed unless you want to use the Phono input to the phono preamp in the receiver instead of the one inside the turntable. The USB connection is optional to connect to your computer to record albums. The receiver is an early AV Receiver for use with a TV and 5 speakers. All you need for music is the 2 speakers. What did the receiver and speakers cost you? Can you return at least the speakers? That model speakers are very basic and similar low quality speakers can often be found at thrift shops for a few dollars since that's all they are worth. For the good turntable consider getting a good pair of speakers. Even these entry level 6.5" Datyon B65 $79 passive speakers will be a good improvement. Or if you don't want or need the big receiver you can replace it with a mini amp and it adds Bluetooth input for your digital music: https://www.parts-express.com/Fosi-Audio-MC101-Bluetooth-Stereo-Amplifier-100W-x-2-235-268?quantity=1 https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Audio-Amplifier-Integrated-Subwoofer/dp/B07JVFY27T/ Or you could get powered speakers to connect directly to the turntable, no separate amp or receiver is needed: 6.5" Dayton B65A $129. 5.25" Neumi BS5P $219. 6.5" Dayton M6 $299. If you keep the receiver, you can add Bluetooth or WiFi + Apple Airplay. Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/B06-Plus-Bluetooth-Receiver-Streaming/dp/B078J3GTRK Better WiFi Streaming + Apple Airplay + Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/WiiM-Mini-Multiroom-Preamplifier-Assistants/dp/B09HC5GRKY or the square Pro version adds Google Cast Speaker Placement • Intro to Home Stereo Systems • Turntable and Speakers Setup Guide • Record Cleaning • Audio Guides

Although I would do this: https://a.co/d/0aLyzkJK Plus this: https://a.co/d/03mekYSA Then you can add multiple and join them to stream from multiple rooms. (I currently have two in the house and two in the back yard...) Edit: links fixed