u/haynayzz

Trying to buy a JVC turntable but it needs a receiver and passive speakers or active speakers to get the right sound (at least according to my research).
I'm trying to find small active speakers for cheap but am struggling to know where to look (or what exactly to look up). Budget is preferably $20-40, could be desktop or bookshelf sized.

Still new and learning a lot about turntables and audio, Thanks for your help!:)

Looking to buy a set up for my boyfriend for his birthday, he's collected a bunch of vinyls but has been borrowing a turntable to listen. I just need a beginner set up, and looking for some affirmation that I'm buying something good.

The JVC L-A10 is for $75 and I can buy a Vintage Realistic STA-75 IC/FET FM/AM stereo receiver from the same buyer for $100. I'd still need passive speakers to add to everything.
Should I buy active speakers instead of the receiver? (many of them online seem really big or expensive, I think he'd prefer something small) or is it worth it to scrap it and buy a turntable that's all in one for the sake of a simple set up and budget?

Still new and learning a lot about turntables and audio, Thanks for your help!:)