Recent content by Paulq

Dumb question but can you explain how you connect your Mac Mini > Amp > Speakers please and which ports you use? Thanks.

I generally get on ok with this app but am struggling with one particular feature with Qobuz. When I log in to my Qobuz account on the Yamaha app I am able to access my favourite Qobuz Artists, Albums and Tracks with no issues. However, I cannot for the life of me find how to sort them...

Er, I think that's exactly what I did say so, yep, you are. Anyway, I am signing off the thread before it goes OT and descends into something it was never intended to be. Thanks to the folks who contributed meaningfully.

Simply because they suggested I do so.

Give the virtue signalling a rest. If you'd taken a second to think before jumping on the attack you'd have figured that I have bought (yes, from my local retailer), a Rega Elex. When I collect it I'll be borrowing (yes, from the same retailer with their consent) a Naim Nait XS3. It's my...

I am not really bothered about the retailers. So a good idea for me.

I bought a Rega Elex R today because I was struggling to find anything that I wanted within my budget. I'll be collecting it in a week or so and when I do I'll be borrowing a Naim NAIT XS3 to demo at home. If I like it I'll leave the Rega unopened and return it and swap over. I need to...

Ideally £1k, less if I can buy SH or ex-dem with a little wiggle room if there's something exceptional.

Yes I was aware and was hoping to stumble upon a S/H or ex dem one as, new, they are expensive. I agree with you in that it would be my strongest preference.

I also noted that the Sugden doesn't have an integrated MM Phono stage which is a must for me.

It's probably going to be out of my budget to be honest Rick.

I don't know the history but I am assuming that didn't go well?

That's folly - I'll buy what's in my budget and right now that's where it's at so I'll be buying one of them or an alternative at that level once I decide which. If I wait 'til I save up I'll have a pair of speakers looking at me doing nothing for an indeterminate period. The upgrade may be 2...

I tend to agree and have always stayed away from Naim for that reason - just not right for me. The ProAcs are very decent and quite revealing. I listened to the Elex R and Audiolab and couldn't separate them to be honest. As daft as it sounds I'd be happy with either as long as there isn't...

I did think about Naim as heard good things about the synergy with ProAc but have always found them edgy and aggressive. The Rega was excellent I have to say. Just leaning towards Exposure because of their greater power capacity and slightly more relaxed sound.