Recent content by wolf7howl

Dali Zensor 1 5.1 gives a lovely clean sound on Direct source; I have tried this on DVD, Blu ray, internet radio, FM, freeview and Virgin cable. The various processing modes (e.g. PLII) give a warmer sound if you prefer. Some may prefer a weightier sub, but it suits me. Start with this as your...

This was reviewed recently in WHF very favourably. It is an upgrade from the 6200 without the the plastic roof with some extra toys and a second HDMI. If you are keen in Sony, you should not be disappointed.

The Sony 1040 is going cheap as end of line stock is making way for the 1050. Check the specs, but unless you cannot do without the upgrades, you can save money to spend on better speakers/player etc.

I have a Sony 1040. I do not use everything you mention but I can report: Radio for classical music and sport commentary - FM has a nice clean sound. Could be richer compared to hifi separate, but nicely analytical. Internet radio is fine with compressed formats but improves with higher...

Right there with you, I am having to use the space below my shelving. Can you not put the V box underneath?

Desert island list includes: Bach - Chaconne from Patita in D minor for Solo violin Tallis - "Spem in Alium" motet for 40 voices Beethoven - Symphony No 7 in A Schubert - String Quintet in C Schubert - Piano Sonata in B flat Mahler - Symphony No 8 Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by...

I have a range of HDMI sockets on my TV and AV amp. Has anyone compared PQ/SQ connecting sources directly to the TV with connecting via an AV amplifier? What are the advantages / disadvantages of each set up? Currently I have the blu ray player and the V HD box connected to the TV via HDMI...

Just caught this thread. As a hifi fan, you may already have SACD discs. You can enjoy these on a bluray that I suspect will be more efficient at getting to all the information on the disc than your DVD. One with internet connectivity will open up the world of online sources. My Sony BPD-S6200...

Just caught this thread. As a hifi fan, you may already have SACD discs. You can enjoy these on a bluray that I suspect will be more efficient at getting to all the information on the disc than youe DVD. One with internet connectivity will open up the world of online sources. My Sony BPD-S6200...

I am in the yes camp for BBC 5.1 sound. A bit of left and right for the studio pundits to match the layout give more reality to the conversations rather than everything coming from the centre. I hope this becomes the norm for all OB events.

Cannot vouch for the Yamaha, but the STR-DN1040 works very well with the Dalis. How big is your room. Mine is about 7m x 5m and the combination fills the room quite easily. Effects are well located. The sound from the source direct is very clean, and the various DSP options are all enjoyable...

Presumably, you went through the autoset-up to get the distances and balancing right. I got my sony/dali combination some months before replacing my CRT so could not access the on screen menus. What a huge improvement! I am a big fan of the source direct. It may not be as overwhelming as...

Presumably, you went through the autoset-up to get the distances and balancing right. I got my sony/dali combination some months before replacing my CRT so could not access the on screen menus. What a huge improvement! I am a big fan of the source direct. It may not be as overwhelming as...

I ordered a multi region 6200 from Richer Sounds. It was only priced £10 more than the local region item, so they didn't bother with the premium. It pays to build up a relationship with the dealers - not just in terms of money, the advice and open discussion is worth the effort.

Unless you intend to make use of streaming, 4K is a long way off and probably will not be broadcasted until you are ready to replace your next buy. General opinion sems to be that Panasonic have better pictures and Samsung have better smart toys. You are best doing some window shopping and see...