Recent content by Softy59

I can second MDM's comment. I now have my DAC32 using it with AE1's and i am absolutely delighted with the performance. I am going to buy a CORE32 when its back in stock, to replace LMS running on an old Dell computer. I have also found that there is a very active 'slimdevices' community which...

OK, this is the story so far https://forums.whathifi.com/threads/are-active-speakers-a-good-idea.119069/. Following this debate (about active speakers), I have decided that I am going to go ahead and buy a pair of Acoustic Energy AE1’s which are on offer from an on-line retailer to include a...

Well, I am super impressed by the activity on this forum and the quality of advice. Having read all of the replies (many thanks to all who have replied) I have decided that I am going to go for AE1’s active speakers. This will however be subject to being able to agree a sale or return deal with...

Wow, thanks for the prompt replies, certainly food for thought. The AE1 was a What Hi-Fi award winner a few years ago, but several of you have made the really important point, that i either need to audition them first hand, or secure a sale or return purchase. I actually favour the later...

Hello everybody I have joined the What Hi-Fi? forum, because i am looking for advice on upgrading my Hi-Fi system. I have a budget of around £1000 - £1500 to replace my old Myriad system and early Q Acoustics speakers I have varied taste in music from Neil Young to Jenifer Warnes (i do like...