Recent content by miketruman

Yes, I did look at that but I quite like the dinky remote and the fact that I can connect using ethernet.

So, I have had a CXN V2 (flakey software) , and, for a time, I streamed through a laptop via usb to my Quad Artera Play Plus and Quad Artera power amp into ATC SCM 11 speakers in a relatively small room. I decided to buy a WIIM pro as it promised a clean digital signal to my Quad Artera DAC...

Thanks for that suggestion. I must admit that I hadn't heard of Totem and a bit of research shows that there aren't that many UK stockists. However, there seems to be lots of enthusiasm in reviews which, as you say, stress neutrality and soundstage. It may be a case of buy and try rather than...

Thanks for the advice. You're right that it's a strange environment being both work and leisure and I've spent many happy hours changing the position and isolation of the speakers in the search for perfection. I'm interested you say the ATCs are more neutral and detailed and i think that is what...

I have a pair of KEF R3 (previous to current version/slightly smaller Q array). My amp is an Arcam FMJ A38 and I stream music and play CDs through the DAC on my Quad Artera Solus Play, and spin Vinyl on an upgraded Pro-ject X2 with Hana EL mc cartridge and a Tom Evans Microgroove pre-amp. I feel...

I couldn't agree more - eventually I ditched the awful MusicLife app and downloaded the mconnect app - there's a free version and a paid-for at £4.99. Either of them controls the Arcam perfectly and seamlessly but the aid-for version is a bit better at re-connecting. I suspect the same will...

Couldn't agree with you more on the current Arcam's - shame really but that is why I went for the A39 amp in the first place and then a second hand CDS27 - last of the line! I discovered that the connections problems were all to do with my wifi and I'd like to share the details as it might help...

A simple solution would be to buy a Tangent Ampster BTII. Not very expensive (169 from Amazon). This streams on Bluetooth from the phone to a good quality and has the added advantage that it will (mostly) reconnect whenever it is needed. Also it can be hidden away as it has a remote sensor. A...

Thanks for that and I read the thread carefully. Didn't help much. So I've spent quite a while trying to sort this out and I've found the solution. If anyone is having the same problem, it's all about the network settings. To explain -my CDS27 is attached via ethernet to the main router. My...

I'm hoping someone out there will be able to help me before I throw my kit into the nearest river! I am the proud owner of a (second hand) Arcam CDS27 which is paired with Arcam A39 amp and KEF R3's. The mechanism is a bit clunky but it sounds great as a CD player and also sounds great when it...

So, I thought I'd do an update on this thread, though I don't know if anyone's viewing it at the moment. I opted in the end for the Tom Evans Audio Design MicroGroove+ X Mk2 and paid £995 for it. I had to wait a frustrating month but at last it's here, installed and I've spent a week or two...

Yes, I've read the HI Fi Choice reviews but it's not really comprehensive. I don't think any of the units recommended in this thread were in that review and I always worry about the reason certain units were chosen for review (if you know what I mean - or am I just too cynical). I have to say...

Yes, I'm wondering too but so many good suggestions here. I'm buying vinyl too, but I'm quite picky and (like lots of people) only buy if I've been impressed with the streamed version. :)

Costing a fortune is right but it's sooo much fun! I think I'll try the takeaway idea on my missus - what are my chances?

Not at all, it's a very interesting thought and balance is at the heart of what I'm trying to do. My r-phono was quite good for the money (£399 if I remember right) but is probably not performing as well as the other components. If you were to spent around £750 on a pre-amp, which ones would you...