jipsy
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Show us your HIFI System, by jipsy on Oct 9, 2007 8:28:13 GMT 1, I just got my "stereo" out of storage yesterday. It's been there for over 10 years. I've got an Audiolab 8000A amp, a Micromega Stage 2 CD player and a set of Mission 751 (i think) speakers.
Anyway I got it all plugged in last night and it still sounded fuckin great.
Here's my question:
Has stereo apliances stayed still compared to televisions or is my stuff really out of date?
What's the new technology regarding cd players or amps?
I just got my "stereo" out of storage yesterday. It's been there for over 10 years. I've got an Audiolab 8000A amp, a Micromega Stage 2 CD player and a set of Mission 751 (i think) speakers.
Anyway I got it all plugged in last night and it still sounded fuckin great.
Here's my question:
Has stereo apliances stayed still compared to televisions or is my stuff really out of date?
What's the new technology regarding cd players or amps?
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GD303uk
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Show us your HIFI System, by GD303uk on Oct 9, 2007 11:25:46 GMT 1, i still use my Aodiolab amp , i love the sound and the look of it, if i could afford Linn or quad i would splash out, the micro mega cd is a great piece of kit , i always whanted one.
i bet it sounds great.
i did borrow a friend set of sl1210 s and found the amp was good but my modern speakers didnt hold up when playing vinyl, i found an old pair of wharfdale E70 98db monsters and with my little amp i could crank up the music so loud my eyes wobled in my head, Alesis, Genelec & bose do a nice speaker the higher the DB the louder they will be even on a 30w amp, studios like using the yamaha ns10 but i find them to bright and sharp almost souless, i love the old audio stuff and in time would buy an old vlave amp, to go with the E70's
i stull used an old technics amp SUV8, up until a few years ago, i gave it to a young dj he swears buy it and claims when he does private parties it still outplays modern amps.
there is a little switch on it that lowers the frequency so much it moves you to the toilet.
i think that the old stuff is still good, get a new( or old ) set of speakers that can handle bass and remain tight and you will not regret keeping you system.
saying all this if i wasnt spending money on my house and art i would dive into hifi again and obsess over which would be the best system to get.
only my opinion i am sure the are Audiophiles here who can advise better than i have.
just found some pics, check out the 1970s style, born for Disco 
i still use my Aodiolab amp , i love the sound and the look of it, if i could afford Linn or quad i would splash out, the micro mega cd is a great piece of kit , i always whanted one. i bet it sounds great. i did borrow a friend set of sl1210 s and found the amp was good but my modern speakers didnt hold up when playing vinyl, i found an old pair of wharfdale E70 98db monsters and with my little amp i could crank up the music so loud my eyes wobled in my head, Alesis, Genelec & bose do a nice speaker the higher the DB the louder they will be even on a 30w amp, studios like using the yamaha ns10 but i find them to bright and sharp almost souless, i love the old audio stuff and in time would buy an old vlave amp, to go with the E70's i stull used an old technics amp SUV8, up until a few years ago, i gave it to a young dj he swears buy it and claims when he does private parties it still outplays modern amps. there is a little switch on it that lowers the frequency so much it moves you to the toilet. i think that the old stuff is still good, get a new( or old ) set of speakers that can handle bass and remain tight and you will not regret keeping you system. saying all this if i wasnt spending money on my house and art i would dive into hifi again and obsess over which would be the best system to get. only my opinion i am sure the are Audiophiles here who can advise better than i have. just found some pics, check out the 1970s style, born for Disco |
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jipsy
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Show us your HIFI System, by jipsy on Oct 9, 2007 12:13:00 GMT 1, Thanks mate.+1 for the solid advice.
My missus just bought us a set of Technics 1200 cd decks so the money's gone for a while anyway.
Thanks mate.+1 for the solid advice.
My missus just bought us a set of Technics 1200 cd decks so the money's gone for a while anyway.
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Show us your HIFI System, by Daniel Silk on Oct 9, 2007 12:54:12 GMT 1, Yeah, the old stuff is the best
I have an old Denon PMA-720 Amp that I paid about ยฃ80 for at a CashConverters ;D I would always stick with Denon for Amps ;D
Most of the old names now just buy in crap from China and put their name on it  so take care when your buying new but Denon and Pioneer and still pretty good ;D
Worth keeping any eye out on ebay for old speakers! most are too heavy to post so they are pickup only meaning they will only get local bids, so you can get a bargain ;D
Yeah, the old stuff is the best I have an old Denon PMA-720 Amp that I paid about ยฃ80 for at a CashConverters ;D I would always stick with Denon for Amps ;D Most of the old names now just buy in crap from China and put their name on it so take care when your buying new but Denon and Pioneer and still pretty good ;D Worth keeping any eye out on ebay for old speakers! most are too heavy to post so they are pickup only meaning they will only get local bids, so you can get a bargain ;D |
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dmandpenfold
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Show us your HIFI System, by dmandpenfold on Oct 10, 2007 12:51:17 GMT 1, Is anyone clued up on music servers, i've been toying with the idea of picking up one of these little beauties from Olive www.olive.us
anyone used one or know anyone who has one?? i'd like to get some feedback before i think about paying out for something like this.
Is anyone clued up on music servers, i've been toying with the idea of picking up one of these little beauties from Olive www.olive.usanyone used one or know anyone who has one?? i'd like to get some feedback before i think about paying out for something like this. |
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Show us your HIFI System, by manchestermike on Oct 12, 2007 9:23:03 GMT 1, Hmmm... I mainly go through my Mac, into six speakers through two stereos / amps... works pretty well.
I tend to listen more to music in the car where I've got a 12 speaker bose surround system ;D
Hmmm... I mainly go through my Mac, into six speakers through two stereos / amps... works pretty well.
I tend to listen more to music in the car where I've got a 12 speaker bose surround system ;D
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dmandpenfold
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Show us your HIFI System, by dmandpenfold on Oct 12, 2007 13:59:56 GMT 1, eh wassssat, can't hear speeeak up, dont be shy ;D
eh wassssat, can't hear speeeak up, dont be shy ;D
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Run Pig Run
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Show us your HIFI System, by Run Pig Run on Oct 12, 2007 16:37:43 GMT 1, compare the sound of an ipod to a decent stereo and the ipod sounds like a sack of shit, i think we are going backwards in technology with regards to quality of sound.
it's all stack them high and sell them cheap now.
i bought a new computer recently and the sound quality is appalling, the speaker is underneath the flat screen moniter and about 4" long and half an inch wide - i had to go back out and spend another hundred quid on speakers for it.
also the quality of mp3s in general is crap. most sound fine at a normal volume but if you like it loud the speakers start flapping about and go all distorted, even at 320kps.
compare the sound of an ipod to a decent stereo and the ipod sounds like a sack of shit, i think we are going backwards in technology with regards to quality of sound.
it's all stack them high and sell them cheap now.
i bought a new computer recently and the sound quality is appalling, the speaker is underneath the flat screen moniter and about 4" long and half an inch wide - i had to go back out and spend another hundred quid on speakers for it.
also the quality of mp3s in general is crap. most sound fine at a normal volume but if you like it loud the speakers start flapping about and go all distorted, even at 320kps.
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Curley
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Show us your HIFI System, by Curley on Oct 12, 2007 16:48:27 GMT 1, compare the sound of an ipod to a decent stereo and the ipod sounds like a sack of s**t, i think we are going backwards in technology with regards to quality of sound. it's all stack them high and sell them cheap now. i bought a new computer recently and the sound quality is appalling, the speaker is underneath the flat screen moniter and about 4" long and half an inch wide - i had to go back out and spend another hundred quid on speakers for it. also the quality of mp3s in general is crap. most sound fine at a normal volume but if you like it loud the speakers start flapping about and go all distorted, even at 320kps.
VINYL rules OK ;D
compare the sound of an ipod to a decent stereo and the ipod sounds like a sack of s**t, i think we are going backwards in technology with regards to quality of sound. it's all stack them high and sell them cheap now. i bought a new computer recently and the sound quality is appalling, the speaker is underneath the flat screen moniter and about 4" long and half an inch wide - i had to go back out and spend another hundred quid on speakers for it. also the quality of mp3s in general is crap. most sound fine at a normal volume but if you like it loud the speakers start flapping about and go all distorted, even at 320kps. VINYL rules OK ;D |
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scavos
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Show us your HIFI System, by scavos on Oct 12, 2007 17:12:04 GMT 1, compare the sound of an ipod to a decent stereo and the ipod sounds like a sack of s**t, i think we are going backwards in technology with regards to quality of sound. it's all stack them high and sell them cheap now. i bought a new computer recently and the sound quality is appalling, the speaker is underneath the flat screen moniter and about 4" long and half an inch wide - i had to go back out and spend another hundred quid on speakers for it. also the quality of mp3s in general is crap. most sound fine at a normal volume but if you like it loud the speakers start flapping about and go all distorted, even at 320kps. VINYL rules OK ;D
You got it Curley. Vinyl all the way! 
compare the sound of an ipod to a decent stereo and the ipod sounds like a sack of s**t, i think we are going backwards in technology with regards to quality of sound. it's all stack them high and sell them cheap now. i bought a new computer recently and the sound quality is appalling, the speaker is underneath the flat screen moniter and about 4" long and half an inch wide - i had to go back out and spend another hundred quid on speakers for it. also the quality of mp3s in general is crap. most sound fine at a normal volume but if you like it loud the speakers start flapping about and go all distorted, even at 320kps. VINYL rules OK ;D You got it Curley. Vinyl all the way! |
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Run Pig Run
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Show us your HIFI System, by Run Pig Run on Oct 12, 2007 17:16:04 GMT 1, i've got a rega planar 3 (it's older than me)
what turntable do you have?
i've got a rega planar 3 (it's older than me)
what turntable do you have?
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taco
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Show us your HIFI System, by taco on Oct 12, 2007 17:33:22 GMT 1, Bought new Rega P3-24 turntable....awesome...
Bought new Rega P3-24 turntable....awesome... |
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Rabbitlegs
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Show us your HIFI System, by Rabbitlegs on Oct 12, 2007 17:38:41 GMT 1, i've got a rega planar 3 (it's older than me) what turntable do you have?
I have a Rega Planer 2 and a cyrus 1 amp. Monitor Audio speakers
All dinosaurs now. But still sounds crisp and punchy.
My upgrade hopefully next 6months to a Naim-Audio set up...If I can twist my mates arm hard enough.
i've got a rega planar 3 (it's older than me) what turntable do you have? I have a Rega Planer 2 and a cyrus 1 amp. Monitor Audio speakers All dinosaurs now. But still sounds crisp and punchy. My upgrade hopefully next 6months to a Naim-Audio set up...If I can twist my mates arm hard enough. |
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andrewd
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Show us your HIFI System, by andrewd on Oct 12, 2007 20:28:16 GMT 1, Rabbitlegs one of my mates from back home ( the Wirral ) runs www.pinkfishmedia.net which is a superb site for fans of all things Naim. They don't have avaters on the site but i am sure they'll make an exception for your infamous one!
Rabbitlegs one of my mates from back home ( the Wirral ) runs www.pinkfishmedia.net which is a superb site for fans of all things Naim. They don't have avaters on the site but i am sure they'll make an exception for your infamous one! |
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scavos
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Show us your HIFI System, by scavos on Oct 13, 2007 11:07:19 GMT 1, Hey bhombmuggers and taco - mines the original Planar 3 with a new RB300 arm and rega Elys cartridge. Can't beat 'em.
Good make Naim BTW.
Hey bhombmuggers and taco - mines the original Planar 3 with a new RB300 arm and rega Elys cartridge. Can't beat 'em.
Good make Naim BTW.
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Rabbitlegs
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Show us your HIFI System, by Rabbitlegs on Oct 13, 2007 17:25:36 GMT 1, Thanks for the tip Andrew will check it out.
Sounds daft I know...but the first time I heard my mates set up...it made me feel kinda dizzy/weird the sound quality is amazing. Not only the sound but in-between the notes of music the silence is equally amazing...no hiss no distortion,even at loud levels. I now know where the saying the silence is defening comes from! Naim-Audio / Bowers & Wilkins
Thanks for the tip Andrew will check it out.
Sounds daft I know...but the first time I heard my mates set up...it made me feel kinda dizzy/weird the sound quality is amazing. Not only the sound but in-between the notes of music the silence is equally amazing...no hiss no distortion,even at loud levels. I now know where the saying the silence is defening comes from! Naim-Audio / Bowers & Wilkins
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Argiebaji
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Show us your HIFI System, by Argiebaji on Jan 1, 2014 13:49:41 GMT 1, A quiet art day.. so apologies for this thread..
But I'm looking to buy wifi speakers to play spotify on ... Any advice would be gratefully received...
A quiet art day.. so apologies for this thread..
But I'm looking to buy wifi speakers to play spotify on ... Any advice would be gratefully received...
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Ruggs
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Show us your HIFI System, by Ruggs on Jan 1, 2014 14:31:00 GMT 1, Harman Kardon Soundsticks lll.
Harman Kardon Soundsticks lll.
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Warm Gun
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Show us your HIFI System, by Warm Gun on Jan 1, 2014 14:53:52 GMT 1, I bought a Sonos play 5 a few days ago. Stunning sound, can't pick a fault with it. I done a lot of research on wifi speakers and I only ever read positive reviews on these. They are regarded as the best on the market in their price range and out perform competition from Bose and B&W. They are a bit pricey at ยฃ350 but the punch they have is fantastic. There is cheaper three speaker version (play 3) for ยฃ250 or a one speaker version (play 1) for ยฃ170. To work them you plug the wifi bridge (currently free with every purchase) into your hub or whatever you have, turn it on and tadar, you can stream your iTunes, spotify, napster and any music you have on your pc via a dedicated network, so unlike a lot of other wifi speakers you won't get any drop in performance. You can add a sonos to every room if you wanted to and control what you play from the free app that works on your phone or tablet or pc etc. You could even stream different songs into different rooms at the same time whilst controlling the volume, bass, middle etc. Lovely bit of kit.
I sound like a salesman here but I really am impressed with the sound, adaptability and ease of set up.
I bought a Sonos play 5 a few days ago. Stunning sound, can't pick a fault with it. I done a lot of research on wifi speakers and I only ever read positive reviews on these. They are regarded as the best on the market in their price range and out perform competition from Bose and B&W. They are a bit pricey at ยฃ350 but the punch they have is fantastic. There is cheaper three speaker version (play 3) for ยฃ250 or a one speaker version (play 1) for ยฃ170. To work them you plug the wifi bridge (currently free with every purchase) into your hub or whatever you have, turn it on and tadar, you can stream your iTunes, spotify, napster and any music you have on your pc via a dedicated network, so unlike a lot of other wifi speakers you won't get any drop in performance. You can add a sonos to every room if you wanted to and control what you play from the free app that works on your phone or tablet or pc etc. You could even stream different songs into different rooms at the same time whilst controlling the volume, bass, middle etc. Lovely bit of kit.
I sound like a salesman here but I really am impressed with the sound, adaptability and ease of set up.
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Show us your HIFI System, by Deleted on Jan 1, 2014 15:00:43 GMT 1, Do Bose do wifi speakers? I'm not sure but I got their SoundDock III speakers the other day and the sound quality is incredible.
Check them out and see if they do them as you won't be disappointed with the sound if they do.
Do Bose do wifi speakers? I'm not sure but I got their SoundDock III speakers the other day and the sound quality is incredible.
Check them out and see if they do them as you won't be disappointed with the sound if they do.
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Warm Gun
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Show us your HIFI System, by Warm Gun on Jan 1, 2014 15:06:21 GMT 1, Bose do the soundlink which sounds really impressive until you hear it against the bass of the Sonos. (imo) There is also the B&W a5. All three of these are regarded as the best mid price range speakers with the biggest testicles.
Bose do the soundlink which sounds really impressive until you hear it against the bass of the Sonos. (imo) There is also the B&W a5. All three of these are regarded as the best mid price range speakers with the biggest testicles.
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mouser
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Show us your HIFI System, by mouser on Jan 1, 2014 15:10:46 GMT 1, Another sonos fan here, brilliant kit.
Another sonos fan here, brilliant kit.
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Argiebaji
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Show us your HIFI System, by Argiebaji on Jan 1, 2014 15:12:42 GMT 1, Thanks warmgun (and ruggs)... Cracking advice... I'm v v tempted by both...! Decisions decisions...
Thanks warmgun (and ruggs)... Cracking advice... I'm v v tempted by both...! Decisions decisions...
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Warm Gun
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Show us your HIFI System, by Warm Gun on Jan 1, 2014 15:15:42 GMT 1, Check out the reviews on Which or What Hi-Fi Argi, they helped me no end.
Check out the reviews on Which or What Hi-Fi Argi, they helped me no end.
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Harveyn
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Show us your HIFI System, by Harveyn on Jan 1, 2014 15:21:35 GMT 1, I was just about to start I hifi thread. I have decided to dig out my vinyls and took the plunge buying a Roksan Radius 5.2 Turntable over Christmas. I am looking to add a intergrated amplifier with phono stage and a simple set of speakers. To be honest I am happy to sacrifice sound to a certain extent to get the asthetics I am after. Also space is an issue for speakers. Anybody out there able to help. My first thoughts are an Arcam FMJ A19 integrated amplifier and a pair of Elipson Planet M speakers with stands. Max music power on the speakers is 60 watts (recommended 30w- 80w amplifier) and the Arcam delivers 2 x 50 watts.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
I was just about to start I hifi thread. I have decided to dig out my vinyls and took the plunge buying a Roksan Radius 5.2 Turntable over Christmas. I am looking to add a intergrated amplifier with phono stage and a simple set of speakers. To be honest I am happy to sacrifice sound to a certain extent to get the asthetics I am after. Also space is an issue for speakers. Anybody out there able to help. My first thoughts are an Arcam FMJ A19 integrated amplifier and a pair of Elipson Planet M speakers with stands. Max music power on the speakers is 60 watts (recommended 30w- 80w amplifier) and the Arcam delivers 2 x 50 watts.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
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dreadnatty
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Show us your HIFI System, by dreadnatty on Jan 1, 2014 15:32:23 GMT 1, +1 for Sonos here. Love them.
+1 for Sonos here. Love them.
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Lesson1
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Show us your HIFI System, by Lesson1 on Jan 1, 2014 15:33:33 GMT 1, Sonos all the way. Without doubt the best home solution. I have pretty much the whole set up in 5 rooms. Some with the sonos speakers, some connected to a very expensive hi if system and miles of speaker cable length and one with the sonos amp. Absolutely no delay between rooms when playing same music throughout the house. Also have it in the garden in summer.
Sonos all the way. Without doubt the best home solution. I have pretty much the whole set up in 5 rooms. Some with the sonos speakers, some connected to a very expensive hi if system and miles of speaker cable length and one with the sonos amp. Absolutely no delay between rooms when playing same music throughout the house. Also have it in the garden in summer.
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Argiebaji
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Show us your HIFI System, by Argiebaji on Jan 1, 2014 15:34:55 GMT 1, I bought a Sonos play 5 a few days ago. Stunning sound, can't pick a fault with it. I done a lot of research on wifi speakers and I only ever read positive reviews on these. They are regarded as the best on the market in their price range and out perform competition from Bose and B&W. They are a bit pricey at ยฃ350 but the punch they have is fantastic. There is cheaper three speaker version (play 3) for ยฃ250 or a one speaker version (play 1) for ยฃ170. To work them you plug the wifi bridge (currently free with every purchase) into your hub or whatever you have, turn it on and tadar, you can stream your iTunes, spotify, napster and any music you have on your pc via a dedicated network, so unlike a lot of other wifi speakers you won't get any drop in performance. You can add a sonos to every room if you wanted to and control what you play from the free app that works on your phone or tablet or pc etc. You could even stream different songs into different rooms at the same time whilst controlling the volume, bass, middle etc. Lovely bit of kit. I sound like a salesman here but I really am impressed with the sound, adaptability and ease of set up.
I just showed the advert for the SONOS speaker range to my wife and she is lovin' the white play5 already...gulp 2014 could be expensive!!
I bought a Sonos play 5 a few days ago. Stunning sound, can't pick a fault with it. I done a lot of research on wifi speakers and I only ever read positive reviews on these. They are regarded as the best on the market in their price range and out perform competition from Bose and B&W. They are a bit pricey at ยฃ350 but the punch they have is fantastic. There is cheaper three speaker version (play 3) for ยฃ250 or a one speaker version (play 1) for ยฃ170. To work them you plug the wifi bridge (currently free with every purchase) into your hub or whatever you have, turn it on and tadar, you can stream your iTunes, spotify, napster and any music you have on your pc via a dedicated network, so unlike a lot of other wifi speakers you won't get any drop in performance. You can add a sonos to every room if you wanted to and control what you play from the free app that works on your phone or tablet or pc etc. You could even stream different songs into different rooms at the same time whilst controlling the volume, bass, middle etc. Lovely bit of kit. I sound like a salesman here but I really am impressed with the sound, adaptability and ease of set up. Hey fella... Did you go for black or white...? and the bridge is free right..?? Did you buy via amazon...?? I just showed the advert for the SONOS speaker range to my wife and she is lovin' the white play5 already...gulp 2014 could be expensive!! |
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Show us your HIFI System, by Coach on Jan 1, 2014 15:35:20 GMT 1, Biught my system from a recycling centre. Sony. ยฃ30 all in.
Sounds just fine to me. And it plays my tapes!
Biught my system from a recycling centre. Sony. ยฃ30 all in.
Sounds just fine to me. And it plays my tapes!
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Lesson1
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Show us your HIFI System, by Lesson1 on Jan 1, 2014 15:35:27 GMT 1, Oh, and I also have my turntable and mixer set up to a sonos amp so I can dj to most rooms in the house. Free apps to control the system from phones or tablets and integrates with all the internet music providers
Oh, and I also have my turntable and mixer set up to a sonos amp so I can dj to most rooms in the house. Free apps to control the system from phones or tablets and integrates with all the internet music providers
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so take care when your buying new 
