All in one system, docking system

[Mike_Schmidt]

Hi all I have the B&W Zepplin Air and as good as it sounds its my only hi fi piece right now. If you could and wanted to upgrade to something the same size maybe a bit bigger where would you go. The sound and balance on this piece is amazing im looking for punch and volume honeslty

 

[nopiano]

I don't recall seeing anything with a docking attachment that was obviously better than what you have. Docking seems 'so yesterday' now, however, and without the docking there are many wireless, Bluetooth and airplay devices available.

What is your preferred source?

 

[Mike_Schmidt]

I have to issues streaming from my iPhone or iMac if I had to. I would spend twice what the zep costs and thanks in advance.

 

[davedotco]

I have to issues streaming from my iPhone or iMac if I had to. I would spend twice what the zep costs and thanks in advance.

Can you fit an AEX or ATV onto your network?

 

[nopiano]

I think the all-in-one is the limiting factor. Would you consider a matching amp, CD player and decent pair of speakers? Or something like a Marantz MCR610 with a pair of speakers?

Or for something completely different, a Sonos soundbar and sub?

 

[davedotco]

If performance is your thing, you do say you want more punch and volume, then a Pair of Presonus Eris 8 or Adam F7 active speakers and an AEX can be had for about £400-450 if you shop about.

The step up from your Zepplin will be out of this world.

 

[Mike_Schmidt]

Performance is my thing. I did have a three piece parasound and proac d28 system a few years back but I moved for my boys for a house with a huge yard, the trade off no stereo room and there 3.5 so I decided to sell. The zepplin sits in the corner where i sit 90% of the time by the tv and for its size it really is well balanced and great sounding but I need more and sorry its been a while docking is old school im out of touch. The size of the zepplin is all I have for room to sit, any recommendations. I seen the McIntosh system but at 7500 no thats not going to happen. It would fit but the price no way.

 

[davedotco]

Performance is my thing. I did have a three piece parasound and proac d28 system a few years back but I moved for my boys for a house with a huge yard, the trade off no stereo room and there 3.5 so I decided to sell. The zepplin sits in the corner where i sit 90% of the time by the tv and for its size it really is well balanced and great sounding but I need more and sorry its been a while docking is old school im out of touch. The size of the zepplin is all I have for room to sit, any recommendations. I seen the McIntosh system but at 7500 no thats not going to happen. It would fit but the price no way.

Ok.

Same logic and setup as my post above but smaller speakers. AEX into Adam A5x (sub £500) or Equator D5 (sub £400). If you are in the UK or europe these are easily available.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/active_nearfield_monitors.html

http://www.studiospares.com/headphones+speakers/studio-monitors/icat/heastudiomonitors

 

[Overdose]

You might consider wall mounting the speakers, but hiding the wires will not be easy.

 

[nopiano]

Maybe this?

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/mu-so-naim

 

[Mike_Schmidt]

Sorry I'm in Canada

 

[Mike_Schmidt]

Thanks I'll check that naim out! Once again thanks you guys for helping out

 

[davedotco]

Sorry I'm in Canada

Shouldn't matter, try your local online pro dealer, Yamaha HS series are pretty ubiquitous and a fraction of the cost of the Naim.