pioneer P01 dab system - q acoustics concept 20 speakers?

[andy69]

Hi first post here.

Ive been looking for a 'budget' system for a while and have read a number of reviews etc. Having seen some of the separates they seem a little 'large' for what im looking for. Basically looking for a system that plays cd's with DAb radio, and USB. Streaming radio / music would be ideal but not a neccesity. Sound quality does matter but within a budget (prob £800 max or so)

The Pioneer P01 DAB system sort of looks at what im after with a compact size and from the review a decent sound. However the review mentions that the q acoustics 2020i speakers lack a 'little drive and exceitment'. Im tempted with the q acoustics concept 20 speakers but understand that they use the same drivers albeit the casing makes for a much improved sound.

The Marantz Cr603 also looks an option but not sure if the Pioneer would sound better. Also the Marantz pm6004 / Cd6004 was another option but these look quite large although a standard size for separates, but i guess the sound would be better from these. Any thoughts would be appreciated as i havent demoed anything as yet.

Would the speakers match the Pioneer system? I like a level of detail and clarity but also some warmth from the music - not purely a clinical sound. Hope this makes sense. Have a denon dm39dab plus q acoustics 2010i at the moment. Room size is your average living room.

Many thanks

 

[Crocodile]

I'd demo the MCR603's replacment, the MCR610 with both speakers. Richer Sounds stock the lot so shouldn't be difficult.

 

[Cypher]

If you can go for a separates system. More power, more control.........better sound.

The Concept 20 are speakers that deserve a good system.

 

[andy69]

thanks both - im settled on the speakers i think - demo maybe the best for the others perhaps??

 

[Cypher]

Definitely audition some stuff.

I would try ;

Pioneer A-30/Pioneer PD-30 or Pioneer N-30

Marantz PM6005/Marantz CD6005

NAD D3020 (not out yet i think)

The concept 20 are some amazing speakers (not just for the money)........I really think they deserve a good separates system.

But audition the Marantz M-CR610 also...........maybe you think it's good enough but I'm not a fan of these one box systems. But that's just me

 

[Crocodile]

Maybe keep an eye on this thread where someone in actually using the Concepts on the MCR610.

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/new-stuff-martantz-m-cr610-concept-20s-with-audioquest-cablehappy-as-larry-and-larrinda-

 

[andy69]

Thanks again for eth above suggestions

The MCR610 does look interesting - haven't seen a review as yet.

Although also tempted with the pioneer or Denon DF109DAb. Both are separates but in very much the budget range. The marantz separates (6004) have good reviews but again 'size matters' as they say . Hmmm.

Can anyone comment by experience on the sound quality of these small separates or compared to the MCR610 or the marantz separates before i go and irritate a local audio dealer by not knowing where to start !!!

Many thanks