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    Anyone got new Pioneer hm82 network amp mini? Any good?

    Hi, I owned an a30 with n30 network and q acoustics 2050i last year and they were great however having 2 units to plug in and the size of them and the fact that you need a separate wifi extender was a pain so I sold them. Now looking for replacements and see ths new hm82 that kills all my...
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    Q2050i and Pioneer A30 + N30

    Thanks Matthewpiano! Definatley need to go audition RN500 with zensor 7 and a30 with 2050i and see how I go. Iv read a few Yamaha reviews on the S500 saying its metallic and not as warm as others. Have you heard one? Just thinking the RN500 will be based on similar components. ps. Paid extra...
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    Yamaha RN500 discuss!

    Seriously thinking of getting this amp over my A30. Just like that it has everything I need in 1 box. good power, airplay, usb, digital in, sub out, dac. Has anyone got one and have any opinion on it vs pioneer A30? I do like the A30, very warm and good bass and the clarity jump with loudness...
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    Q2050i and Pioneer A30 + N30

    So, does anyone think Zensor 7s are better than 2050is? they are more expensive but I can get some in a bundle for same as I paid for the 2050is. I have to re-audition with some A/B comparisons but interested in opinions
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    Q2050i and Pioneer A30 + N30

    Thanks guys. I may trade for dali zensors after hearing a set. Along with a Yamaha RN500 so I can have just 1 unit with network, airplay, and a sub out and digital in. over the a30/n30 combo i have now. I ony really got the N30 for the USB, ipod and dac and I dont think the dac is that good...
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    Q2050i and Pioneer A30 + N30

    Hi everyone. I've just bought this combo and am kinda in 2 minds to send it back. Sounds good but the speakers are pretty huge and sound a tad "hollow" to me. Do you think the amp is ok to run them? They kick out some volume with only a quarter on the vol dial. Also I will prob use them for 70%...