Cheap systems....

[Navanski]

I've been looking for a Rotel RCD 975 for ages but they seem to be pretty rare. I have an RCD 970 and they are very similar but always fancied getting hold of a 975 as well.


For budget systems nowadays it's hard to beat a cheap Topping or SMSL DAC and a cheap class D amp from 3e Audio, Topping, SMSL, Fosi etc and then buy whatever speakers you can afford.

I'm lucky enough to own a Rotel RDD980 CD Transport and a RDP980 the companion DAC. I love them both and would thoroughly recommend keeping your eye out for this combination. Old but great.

 

[ToppingSMSL]

I'm lucky enough to own a Rotel RDD980 CD Transport and a RDP980 the companion DAC. I love them both and would thoroughly recommend keeping your eye out for this combination. Old but great.

I have seen one or two of those on ebay. The 975 seems rarer!

 

[Jasonovich]

I have seen one or two of those on ebay. The 975 seems rarer!

I wouldn't mind one of those myself but I just haven't got the space! I saw a bit of a bargain at Smart Home Sounds, check link below 🙂

Roksan Attessa CD Transport | Smart Home Sounds

Experience class-leading digital performance from your entire CD collection and pair with either the Attessa Streaming or Integrated Amplifier to create a single seamlessly connected system.

www.smarthomesounds.co.uk

Or

Ruark R-CD100 CD Transport | Smart Home Sounds

Sleek, slot-loading CD transport designed to seamlessly integrate with the Ruark 100 Series, adding high-quality CD playback to your system.

www.smarthomesounds.co.uk

 

[Jasonovich]

If you're looking a cheap system based around a streamer DAC, like the WiiM Ultra, Smart Home Sounds have knocked off £60 from normal retail price, and they will price match if you found cheaper elsewhere.

WiiM Ultra | Hi-Res Streaming Amplifier | Smart Home Sounds

Introducing the WiiM Ultra, a revolutionary digital hub for your music that sets a new standard for audio streamers.

www.smarthomesounds.co.uk

 

[Jasonovich]

Also from the same vendor, if you're looking a cheap system based around analogue source and this is slightly above £500.

Pro-Ject E1 + Kanto YU4 Turntable Bundle | Plug-’n’-Play | Smart Home Sounds

Featuring the user-friendly Pro-Ject E1 Turntable and the versatile Kanto YU4 speakers, this bundle is everything you need to start your digital and analogue experience.

www.smarthomesounds.co.uk

Add the above WiiM Ultra streamer and you got pretty much the best of both worlds for an outlay of approx. £800.

Ok, I should be working. People are paying their Council Tax and I should be providing a service to the greater community, signing off for now! 🙂