Recent content by chaz91

That's excellent - thanks for the helpful responses!

That was my first reaction - don't like to be told something's broke when it clearly isn't so they can get a sucker-sale. However, it left me thinking (and I still am), even if it's a purely academic question, do you think streamers do a better job than an Apple TV would?

I went in to a hifi shop today and explained my system (Roksan Kandy K2, V90 DAC, Klipsch KLF20 and apple TV). The owner grimaced as soon as I said apple TV and he said that he thought it would be bottlenecking my system. I've seen many people using apple TVs on here (and I love it) but...

Welcome! Actives are a good choice - I highly recommend the Aktimate mini's (see http://www.whathifi.com/review/aktimate-mini). I have an older version than the ones linked to. I think they're absolutely fantastic. The bass, to me, completely belies their size, with great reach and control. They...

I'm not sure about that optical cable, haven't heard about that functionality before. Your iPod has a lightning connector? The reason I ask is because the Pure i20 (check the WHF review) is a nice dock with a built in DAC, but it uses the older 30pin connector. It's possible the official apple...

If you want to stick to the sonos network (which I understand) then the above options are probably best. Alternatively you could look at Apple Express/Apple TV which can be had for around £70. They allow you to do wireless streaming. Just depends on whether or not you are determined on sticking...

I'd suggest you have a listen to the Focal Chorus 714 with that budget. They have them in RS I believe. With their reasonably high sensitivity it should make them even easier for the 610 to drive. If you decide they're too expensive then the previous generation (714v) can still be bought new...

I'm enjoying Midlake's newest album, Antiphon. Difficult to choose one song but would say The Old and the Young is particularly enjoyable. Someone else mentioned the new The Civil Wars, also excellent!

Hi there - I oddly enough had a similar experience to you. I went to richer sounds aiming to listen to the MA BX5s, Q acoustics and some Dalis I think. They ended up giving me the hard sell on the 714s but sadly couldn't afford the price tag. I was hooked on the Focals though and bit the bullet...

Hi there - I have two quick questions regarding my hifi setup. I've just put together my first proper system, including some Focal 714v's, a Yamaha AS-500 and a musical fidelity V90 DAC. Very happy with things so far. I was thinking of getting an Apple TV (ATV) to facilitate wireless streaming...