Recent content by TysonIvanovich

My new Yamaha AS501 amp often makes clicking sounds when it is in standby mode. It sounds like some circuits are switching, possibly relays? It means I need to power the unit off completely rather than leaving it in standby mode, which is somewhat frustrating. Has anyone else experienced this...

I listen at levels where I cannot hear myself shouting along to the music LOL. It also helps to drown out the persistant ringing I have in my ears :-) Of course, it does depend on the "music" I'm playing and the mood I'm in. The Orb doesn't have any shouty bits, and is lovely to chill out to...

Just replaced my Marantz mini system with a Yamaha amp and CD player. Been ages since I've listened to The Orb, thought I'd try this track out with my new setup. Wow!!! So much musical texture that I've never heard before.

My MCR603 died last month, so I was forced to replace it. I also felt it lacked punch, and sometimes had it up at 75% volume trying to get some power. I had a demo of the MCR610, but it felt very similar to the 603. I then demoed a Yamaha amp (A-S501) and was blown away. From the responses I...

I didn't do much research when I bought the Marantz 603, just assumed that spending £450 would give me a unit with plenty of power and it had five star reviews. I spent a good 90 mins in the demo room this time, and read a lot more on forums rather than just reviews in mags. Good point about...

IHad a demo at my local hi-fi store today, which has really helped to show what I'm looking for in a hi-fi. I was already looking to upgrade my system (Marantz MCR603 with Mission M71 speakers) when the Marantz died. It was a good set up, but not exciting. The guy in the store had suggested...

Switch to Linux instead, you'll be fine ;-)

The Sony system is an old "home cinema" system, not sure of the spec. It certainly sounds like it's struggling to really get my M71s to perform, so I'm going to be nice and gentle with it. Makes me appreciate what the Marantz was giving me. I do like heavy bass, and I did sometimes pump the...

My Marantz MCR603 has died on me, so I am looking for a new hi-fi. Until I find a suitable replacement I was thinking of moving an older Sony hi-fi into my bedroom, but using the Mission M71 speakers I had with the Marantz. Is there any danger of me damaging the Sony system by using these...