Recent content by walvis

I am currently running a setup where I drive two pairs of Monitor Audio BX2 speakers (and a corresponding subwoofer) using a Yamaha amp. Due to aesthetic reasons (no point to argue as it has been an executive order from the wife...) I have to downgrade to speakers who have a maximium height of...

Nice probably looking more in the 400-500GBP max range for a pair though... but will definitely audition them...

Thanks for the reminder, I indeed didn't look into that but never used the Y's stage anyway and instead went for one of the Project Box stages.... still have that... worked well for me.

I am planning to set up a HiFi system around either the new CX A80 or 60 Amp which I will use mainly for streaming and phono, but occasionally also to enhance my TVs sound. Not after an AV or surround system as the clear priority is music. So far I have made good experience with a simple...

Fantastic, thank you!

Wow, I realised there is not much out there on the R N500, but nothing at all ;-)

I am currently running a system consisting of an Yamaha AS 500 amp, a Pro-Ject turntable and dedicated Pro-Ject phono stage as well as an Apple TV and TV connected to a small 29 quid Lindy/PNY DAC bought off Amazon. Music sources vary from an iMac with my main library to various i devices...

Again, thanks for all the input - having spoken to some dealers I have now settled on the Zensor 3s and will order today. They also attracted me as I would also really like to try them in my living room setup instead of the bx2s - just interested to see how significant their characteristics are...

Just to confuse to confuse things further a friend recommended using active speakers such as the KEF X300A or the Quad 9AS - however the Quads lack any Bluetooth or AirPlay connectivity and the KEF have to some extend limited compatibility. The most important thing though - how would the sound...

Thanks for all the replies. I indeed overlooked the sub out which makes things easier. I am currently trending towards the concept 20s as the size also fits the room. I love the look of the 686 s2 but the whathifi 3 star review scared me a bit off - although it seems to be for the predecessor...

I am planning to build a desktop/ medium sized room HiFi system using an iMac and NAD D 3020 amp as the core elements to replace the current Harman Kardon Soundstick setup w/o dedicated amp or DAC which worked fine for watching movies on the iMac but is limited in terms of music playback and...

Ok, seems you guys have been right, just got a reply from Yamaha confirming that I need to use one of the R/L inputs. I actually bought a Y splitter and now seem to get a decent volume out of the R/L ins.... "From the description of your set up you would need to use either of the L or R inputs...

Since I promised an update, Monitor Audio Support replied, and apparently the LFE connections is the right one: "I have just looked at the user manual for your amp (link below) and it does have a sub-woofer output on it. So despite not being an AV amp, it does have a dedicated sub woofer...

Will certainly do...

Sounds like a y splitter is the answer here... stumbled about this one http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-3969-qed-performance-ysw-subwoofer-interconnect-y-adaptor.aspx - so will probably continue to use LFE as an interim solution until the y splitter arrives as the rca volume is simply to low for the...