Originally Posted by
Macca
An apartment in an old building may well have a problem with noise. No building codes in those days, the only thing between you and the place downstairs is the floorboards and the plasterboard on their ceiling. You don't want to move in, set the kit up and as soon as you put a record on all the neighbours come round to complain. It is the worst possible choice of accommodation for a music enthusiast. Unless you are happy with headphones only, and who is? I'd reconsider that bit. How about a small, detached bungalow? Or if it has to be period, some sort of annexe-type thing