Recent content by medicine_man

I uploaded some FLAC files and then played back via the YouTube music windows client that has a 'nerd' option to display the current file being played. It reports the file Codec as 0 / mp4a.40.2 (141). This is beyond me except the mp4a which means the FLAC file has been compressed via the upload...

Thanks for the tip, I need to get down to RicherSounds for a listen to the Tannoys! I am not tied to floor standers - the Eltacs were all I could afford at the time. I have listened to q acoustics - various models and these seemed impressive for the price. The amp looks like a bargain too!

Thanks for this - I haven't come across the SMSL before and it does have a coaxial input I could use with the Sony BluRAy. The Rotel RA840 is about 25 years old and so I thought it would need upgrading. I'll do some research on the SMSL,

Thanks for your reply, I have added my current system to my signature. I intend to buy an amp and speakers together and looking at about £600. At the moment I cant play my SACD's as the Sony Blu Ray only has only got HDMI or coax/ digital outputs. Ideally I would like to rip the SACDs to the NAS...

Folks, I need a new AMP to stream music from my Synology NAS drive. The SONY STR-DN1050 looks like it has the right features but it is an AV amp - can it be used as a reasonable stereo amp with only 2 speakers? The current best buy @£300 is the Marantz PM6005 but I cant see how I could connect...