Recent content by Neman

So I went and bought a pair of used, but perfect condition AVI ADM 9RS (scanspeak version) on the AVI forum for a few £ more than a Rega Brio-r. Before you all send me to the wolves, let me say this. I bought these with a healthy level of scepticism (I've read the threads on here). But these are...

Ha. Apples and oranges surely. Torn between the two. Reason I've got back into hifi is the new TT reviving my vinyl. Seems right that should be paired with the vintage stuff. But if honest, most listening these days streamed from spot oft via AEX - for which the AVIs sound the ideal match. Oh...

Really useful advise. Interesting that it's ranged from 40year old vintage to ultra-modern active speakers. Doesn't say much for all the conventional kit inbetween!

AVI certainly seem to have caused a stir on the forums. Hadn't considered this option but am now interested in finding out more. With my budget, used AVIs and a phono pre-amp looks a sensible option. One question nagging me though - if active speakers really are the future, why is the market...

Thanks for the advice. Really useful. 2 very different approaches. re:AVI ADMs - will these be capable of filling the large room? What other active speakers would you recommend? should I assume that the combos I was considering in my first post won't be enough of a step up (Wow factor)?

Great suggestion. Hadn't considered vintage. Amp would also look great in our room (not sure if speakers would get the aesthetics seal of approval required though). Is the CR2020 a better bet than the cheaper 1020? And what potential problems to look out for on older equipment?

New on here - advice please. Looking to upgrade my 10 year old system - Rotel ra-01 amp, CA Azur 640 CD player, Monitor Audio RS 1 speakers. Only used now for streaming via Apple airport express and vinyl on my newly acquired Project Carbon Debut Espirit. Enjoy the vinyl but streaming directly...