Recent content by Vaprak001

Take a day trip to the Netherlands and visit Stassen Hifi. They stock most of the brands that have been suggested here so I'm sure could demo the multiple combinations(no connection other than being a previous customer). I've had similar problems to you, trying to get my all-digital study...

With your mentioned budget of 750 quid and a preference for Frank Harvey, I'd at least audition the Onkyo A9070 they have on sale there for exactly your budget. I've had very good experiences with Onkyo (although none with this exact model). Well spec'd, natural but powerful sound that suits...

Hi Berk, My first recommendation would be to go and have a chat with Adil and the guys at Dubai Audio (they have a store in Abu Dhabi too but I'm not sure what it's called). They're very helpfull and have a range of kit that may suit. It's funny that you mention the UAE has a number of...

I had a pair of Kef 207/2's shipped to Dubai from Nintronics. They were great to deal with, delivered fast and safely. Sure, I bore the costs including insurance but it was worth it for me. Saying that, I wouldn't have been comfortable not discussing the arrangement via phone or email first. If...

For well under your 300 budget, you could try an Op amp upgrade on your Xonar sound card. I heard a mates Op amp upgrade using Burson chips and it sounded really very good. Easy to do too apparently. Cheers

...with Bryston 28BSST2's which sound very good. Also tried the speakers with the Bryston 4BSST2 with a (disconcertingly) close quality of sound, certainly enough grunt. The M6500 is listed at 500w per channel so no need to change amps at all if its power you're worried about. If the M6500...

In my case adding amps to my AV set-up was more a consequence of developments in my main system but I am happy with how its ended up. Originally, I had an Onkyo 1010/ BD809/Mission EX800 set for AV and Onkyo P3000/M5000/C7000/ Kef LS50 for the main stereo. I was pleased with both but when I had...

Hi, I understand what you're trying to do, indeed I've done it myself with a load of Onkyo kit. It worked really well for me but that was at a much higher price point. If I look at your budget of 2.5k (pounds I assume) I don't think buying an extra integrated will markedly improve your system...

...trying Osborn loudspeakers for some very well priced new components. I've had some consonance products shipped all the way to Dubai previously as Greg's prices were so reasonable. Service very good too. He's based in Melbourne and has a website. As for what type of components, Consonance...

...with my Onkyo 1010, via P3000 Pre into two M5000 Power amps for front left and right. The effect has been very pleasing, allowing good stereo listening and relieving some of the amplification duties of the 1010 for a more powerful overall surround sound. The obvious drawback is that this has...

...Record-spot. There's enormous amount of cobblers spouted off by the industry, but you shouldn't let that blinker you against possible elements of truth either. Case in point is my Onkyo TX-NR1010 of which (like you) I'm a huge fan. It's massively capable in terms of sound and functionality...

...to be honest. At this price point you'd be better off choosing one amp or the other and looking at your sources. I'm guessing you only have a pair of QA 3050 (which amazed me with how gutsy they were) in which case I'd probably sell the yammy and go with a dedicated stereo amp with plenty of...

Living in Dubai and Ferrari's are dime a dozen over here! ;) Yes, I'm really pleased with the Onkyo kit too. FYI, the C7000R is also a very good disk-spinner - makes the whole sound very 'connected', timing is excellent. I sourced mine new from Amsterdam last month - they still have stock if...

Hi LDTM, I wouldn't worry about it. I have a pair of the M5000R on the bottom shelf of a rack with only 5 cm clearance above them (like you open back and sides). I play pretty loud too into a pair of Kef Reference 207/2's. It's a relatively new set-up so I've been obsessively checking how hot...