Recent content by Willferox

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    REALLY long iphone 5 cable?

    No I haven't tried the Airplay device. I'm currently playing music from Spotify Premium account. Yes, wired connection sounds much better with these 320 mp3 files. Will
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    REALLY long iphone 5 cable?

    Hey I have my speakers and DAC on my desk but frequently want to listen to music in bed. I've bought a QED bluetooth receiver thingy but the sound quality is absolutely awful. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a decent long iphone cable which I can feed around the corners of m room to my bed...
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    PS3 > AV Receiver > TV vs. PS3 > TV > AV Receiver

    Hello. In the past, my PS3 was connected to my AV Receiver via HDMI which, in turn, was connected to my TV via HDMI. I'm wondering if I will experience any sound degradation etc if, instead, I connect my PS3 to my TV via HDMI and then use an Optical cable to connect my TV to my reciever via...
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    Yamaha RX-V375 HDMI Standby synchronization issue

    From Yamaha: Dear Mr Kee, Thanks for your email and for your interest in Yamaha A/V & Hi-fi. We are sorry to hear that you are having problems with your system. With regards to your set up, your Yamaha receiver is working correctly, the problem would be with your Samsung TV's CEC system and...
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    Yamaha RX-V375 HDMI Standby synchronization issue

    Hello, I have recently bought a Yamaha RX-V375. I have enabled Standby synchronization so that my Samsung TV remote control turns off my AV receiver when I hit the STANDBY button. However, when I hit the STANDBY button to turn the TV on, the AV receiver doesn't turn on with the TV. So, the...
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    Desktop system for

    Possibly something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/M-Audio-Studiophile-Av30-Desktop-Speakers/dp/B0010B0BPW
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    DAC options

    I'm selling an Audiolab 8200CDQ if you're interested: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141091380146?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Will.
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    What DACs have you owned ?

    Arcam rDAC, Arcam irDAC (the best), Audiolab 8200CDQ.
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    Small Speaker with Subwoofer suggestions

    Consider KEF LS50 speakers.
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    Speakers with rolled-off or softer treble

    What is your listening environment. How close are you to speakers?
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    best bassy speakers

    Hey mate, give these a try: http://www.andertons.co.uk/active-monitors/pid19948/cid738/mackie-mr5-mk2-active-studio-monitor.asp £140 each, with fantastic bass response. My friend uses these. He listens to bass-heavy music, and they hold up extremely well. They are active, so you won't need a...
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    Punchy 2.1 or 2.0 setup for 12 square room max 500$

    For nearfield, I'd seriously recommend something like a pair of Mackie MR5 MK2 Active Studio Monitor's with a DAC like the arcam rDAC. No sub. I have a pair of Dynaudio BM5A mk2's with an arcam irDAC. The sound is exactly what you're after (and exactly what I was searching for for ages. I...
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    Upgrading PC Speakers

    If I were you, I would buy some cheap active monitors like the ones here: http://www.andertons.co.uk/studio-monitors/cid606/studio-monitors.asp#1381170999474page-1 I would then buy a cheap DAC so that you can plug in your ipod, computer etc, while generally improving the sound of your system...
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    Active speaker help

    I'd get something like a Cambridge Audio DACMAGIC. It will have sufficient inputs for radio etc, as well as volume controller. It will also improve sound quality greatly. If you go down the DAC route, look into other dacs with volume controller. I use an Arcam irDAC with a separate volume pot...
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    USB 1.0 vs USB 2.0

    Thanks chebby