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Drama changed to U&Drama. Have you retuned the Humax 1100S? I have a standard definition only Sony hard drive and DVD recorder. Never used it. I record from TalkingPictureTV and U&Drama some very old series using a computer card. The advantage to recording is that some programmes are in...

"What is the difference between UK voltage and European voltage The voltage used throughout Europe (including the UK) has been harmonised since January 2003 at a nominal 230v 50 Hz (formerly 240V in UK, 220V in the rest of Europe) but this does not mean there has been a real change in the...

You have several options each giving different routes in the future. Turntable: with built in phono pre amp means you can plug into aux inputs on an amplifier for passive speakers or into most powered and active speakers with the right cable. Turntabe with Bluetooth might sound great now but...

I use VLC for audio and video playback. Normally I set the volume level at 100% and use the volume level on the software to the device I am using to lower the volume. In my set up I have the onboard sound card (nothing attached). the speakers on the 65" 4K display panel, a Terratec external USB...

Check out Audio Pro A28 $600 and A38 $800.

Active speakers (with amps in both speakers, connected by analogue line in RCA phono plugs) normally cost much more than your budget. Only a couple of Adams Audio speakers are well within your budget. These near field monitors are well liked by audiophiles for their detailed sound. Some...

Consider Dali Oberon 1 C System Active Speakers - Sound Hub Compact. The hub provides RCA inputs and can otherwise be hidden away (Richer Sounds). Even their passive speakers ...

Some powered speakers include a phono stage such as Kanto TUK and YU6. Some turntables have built in phono pre amps including the top model Linn Sondek (as an option). Analogue active speakers or speakers with XLR inputs (Buchardt A500) can take the line out or be plugged into a hub that...

I assume USD even though you are in Ukraine. I also have my media on a computer in FLAC, WAVE and movies in several formats mostly .TS, .MKV or .MP4. I have active analogue speakers using an HDMI debedder from my computer for 8 channel of audio output. My speakers however are old, need more...

Consider ripping all the CDs to a computer hard drive, scan the art work. Cast over wi-fi lossless audio to the system. Besides the cash you have look for the used price value of completed auction on eBay or second hand prices in dealer showrooms. This gives the potential total budget if you...

Adam Audio T5V are a little more than Kanto YU4 but all the money is spend on amplification of the fully active speakers and as a desktop solution are primary designed as near field monitors. Audioengine A2+ wireless are slightly cheaper than either. Less clutter, less fuss and you review as a...

By now you possibly have made up your mind what to get. Further to the comments on active and powered speakers as all in one:- I ripped all my CD to the computer hard drive and cast over wi-fi or use WiSA to streaming DSP active speakers. A basic computer DVD or CD drive with over scanning...

You need a decent line level input to the computer/laptop (low noise, no hum etc). None of my laptops come with one. My desktop has sockets for line in and mic inputs. I originally used the onboard sound system then an external sound card and now a Motu M4 (via usb) from my pre-amp (which has...

Many systems with built in internet radio stopped getting BBC stations and some others due to the change in law (2023) blocking TuneIn from linking them in the UK and the way BBC changed the way it steamed so they can bean count users and for how long and what they listen to. Few, like B&O...

I have installed several Media players but most use VLC for music and video. It is simple works even with some odd formats sent by friends and using File Explorer to locate the sub directory and just dropping the files into VLC is easier than loading a full media server and player many of which...