Recent content by Nicky-Distance

Nice, I have access to the Denon, and it looks like the system could end up costing less than £1000! I'll definitely try it out.

Ha, if there's one thing that CNO likes to see, it's people spending their money! Actually CNO, could you email me at nickydistance@gmail.com ? I'd like to have your contact and possibly invite you down to the shop when it's finished.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll be able to listen to them with Denon but I'm not so sure about Pioneer, I'll have to check. One option is using my Arcam FMJ A19 in the booth with the RP3 and the Lektor 2's, and then upgrading to an an Elicit-R for myself at home, which will require more money...

This would be for very nearfield listening. I have just built a fully soundproofed yet tiny listening booth in my record shop. The listener would be about 1.5 metres way and the speakers would be about 1 meter apart. The volume would be kept low to medium at all times and the listener will not...

There's no particular budget, the cheaper the better, but I more importantly I want this to sound special. Also, I am not going to upgrade this system at any point.

I actually found the Brio R a bit disappointing when I auditioned it with RS1 - RS3 - RS5 and KEF LS50. I could try it again I guess. Did you own the Lektor's before your sig?

I have a good deal on Dali Lektor 2's and a Rega RP3. Any suggestions for integrated amp?

Thanks Letsavit2, that'd be great, especially with your Rega. I look forward to hearing your report!

What would you recommend for around 400? I was looking at Neat Iotas but they are a bit too much. Keep in mind they'll be a little over a meter away.

Right now I'm leaning towards: Q Acoustics 2020i £165 Stands £80 Rega RP1 Performance £300 Marantz PM6004 £200 Anybody have experience with this partnering? Any advice on speaker cable? Any alternatives? I will not be able to demo any of these unfortunately.

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When I demoed the A19 with KEF R500's the readout was in between 40-60 for the records that we were playing. I was also wondering if this was ok or not.

I had expressed an interest in the Brio R prior to going there, so I really think he was allowing me to go up the speaker chain until I felt it was time to change amp. I really appreciated his hands-off approach. Bear in mind I had no idea what I was even listening for, as i had never heard high...

Thanks guys. I apologise for the spelling errors and horrible grammar scattered throughout the post, I was quite rushed. I must say, I was quite underwhelmed by the Kef R700's. Could they have sounded as brilliant and detailed as the smaller R500's if they were paired with a better amp?

UPDATE Sorry for the delay everyone, work's been pretty nuts over the last few weeks. CNO, thanks for the offer but I figured on my first time I'd go it alone. In hindsight, a 3rd opinion would have been good, but we got there in the end. I'll try and get through this now: My songs that I...