Recent content by Irontoe

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    Speaker advice, low cost, newb

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I have settled on the Q Accoustics 3030i after reading a lot of good reviews and they fit with the style of the room (important! lol). They came yesterday and my first impression is they are fantastic. I keep hearing things in music that didnt even know were...
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    Should I get a new Amp for streaming, or use my NAD 3020i w/ an Apogee Duet + something else?

    I think the Apogee duet is a 'class compliant' audio interface and hence works on ipad/iphone etc and may also work on linux. In which case you could use a raspberry pi for streaming and the duet plugged into it as your dac. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BUjj2mZ4o0 Im not saying...
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    Speaker advice, low cost, newb

    Hi there. Yes I have been given a fairly old Sony integrated amp TA-FE230, its basic but has a phono stage and is about 50 watts per channel so im told. I know its not going to be mind blowing but it will get me started.
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    Speaker advice, low cost, newb

    Thanks for quick reply. The room is a 5m x 3m lounge. I havent got stands yet but yes i do need look into these. Do you think for where I'm listening I would gain much with the sub? Should I just concentrate my budget on the best speakers I can afford and stands? Many thanks
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    Speaker advice, low cost, newb

    Hello all, first post here. I was just looking for some advice on what speakers to buy for my first step into proper hifi. My max budget is about £350-400 I like dub/reggae music and also jazz, so would really like something that goes low but has definition and clarity too. I am currently...