Hi all,
Newbie here so please be gentle.
I currently have a Technics mini stacker system that I brought around 95-97 and I think its time I got something new and this is where I bow in your superior knowledge hoping you can help.
As I previously mentioned I am new to looking into all the spec side of things and I have tried reading up on it but I end-up with overload! If I explain what I am looking for in a system and what I have looked at so far, would you be so kind in suggesting systems and pointers that I can look at.
I am looking for a mini system that plays CD's, DAB radio and if possible a iPhone dock (not sure if there is system out there where you can use the control to select the tunes on you iPhone whilst its docked - it doesn't have to charge whilst its docked.
I have an extensive CD collection that I am thinking about transfering to an PC external hard drive to help save space, I plan to put each album in its own folder with cover art so that I can use it on my iPhone. So ideally I would like to be able to plug the external hard drive in as well and select/play my music from it through the system (this isn't essential but would be great if I could, if I can't just means CD's not being put into storage).
I have looked at the following:
Arcam Solo Mini (5 star rating)
Cambridge Audio One (4 star rating)
Marantz M-CR502 (5 star rating)
Out of the 3 Arcam is the most expensive so I would set that as my maximum price budget so if you can suggest alternative makes then please feel free!
Just to help understand my needs I listen to a vast array of music ranging from indie, bit of Al Green, Barry White, classical, 70s and 80s, live recorded sets and todays dance music
Thanking you all in advance
Newbie here so please be gentle.
I currently have a Technics mini stacker system that I brought around 95-97 and I think its time I got something new and this is where I bow in your superior knowledge hoping you can help.
As I previously mentioned I am new to looking into all the spec side of things and I have tried reading up on it but I end-up with overload! If I explain what I am looking for in a system and what I have looked at so far, would you be so kind in suggesting systems and pointers that I can look at.
I am looking for a mini system that plays CD's, DAB radio and if possible a iPhone dock (not sure if there is system out there where you can use the control to select the tunes on you iPhone whilst its docked - it doesn't have to charge whilst its docked.
I have an extensive CD collection that I am thinking about transfering to an PC external hard drive to help save space, I plan to put each album in its own folder with cover art so that I can use it on my iPhone. So ideally I would like to be able to plug the external hard drive in as well and select/play my music from it through the system (this isn't essential but would be great if I could, if I can't just means CD's not being put into storage).
I have looked at the following:
Arcam Solo Mini (5 star rating)
Cambridge Audio One (4 star rating)
Marantz M-CR502 (5 star rating)
Out of the 3 Arcam is the most expensive so I would set that as my maximum price budget so if you can suggest alternative makes then please feel free!
Just to help understand my needs I listen to a vast array of music ranging from indie, bit of Al Green, Barry White, classical, 70s and 80s, live recorded sets and todays dance music
Thanking you all in advance