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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...

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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...

The higher priced hi-fi of the late 1970s, 80s and 90s still sounds good today but due to aging may need a service and recap of capacitors. Even some of the pick favoured by reviewers still hold up to their modern counter part. There are more choices today, although fewer places to review...

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...

changed the title to " Best active speakers 2025: our experts pick the top pairs with built-in amplifiers " But was posted in November 2019 with models now discontinued.

At this kind of price I prefer the look of the Meridian 5200SE/7200SE which can support a surround sound set up. it is not just the sound you have to live with them even if they are not in use.