My system is budget and very simple:
NAD 302 amplifier - love this amp. Gives me the warmth I like, and enough clout to keep me happy. Don't really want to change it. I also have a Rotel RA-920AX connected to my PC (used for video soundtrack editing and audio cleaning).
Kazuki DVD player - dirt cheap Chinese player that plays almost anything that is thrown at it. Pretty good picture and sound is surprisingly good too.
Sony Minidisc Recorder - forgotten the model number, really only used for playback now, but occasionally I'll record something using the SPDIF connection.
Tannoy F3 Custom speakers - just bought these to replace Mercury MX1 bookshelf speakers (which are now connected to the Rotel). Love them - the clarity really surprised me, even with their sub-optimal placement in my living room. Even the wife commented on how much clearer they sound, and how much better the bass is. And she's hard to please!
I feel I should upgrade the DVD player to something more capable, but don't know if a BluRay or standard DVD would be better. I don't have a large television, and I don't have an HD television. Just a 17" LCD. When the digital switchover is completed in London, then I'll consider moving to HD.
What I want is a player that will play almost everything I throw at it - DVD, CD, DVD±R/RW, CD±R/RW, MP3 CDs, VCD. I don't do DivX, but DVD-Audio would be handy. If it could also play back HD material recorded onto standard DVD±R/RW that would be a great bonus (yes, I know I don't have an HDTV, but I would still like that option!)
My television does not have HDMI slots, so either a SCART or phone/RCA video/audio outputs are essential. Preferably SCART, otherwise I'll need two sets of phono outputs - one to the television, the other to the amp.
Do you have any suggestions? Richer Sounds has some good bargains at the moment.
I tend to watch European films over Hollywood, and I listen to a wide range of music, but I'm particularly fond of baroque.
Hope I've given you enough info to help. Thanks in advance.
Tannoid
NAD 302 amplifier - love this amp. Gives me the warmth I like, and enough clout to keep me happy. Don't really want to change it. I also have a Rotel RA-920AX connected to my PC (used for video soundtrack editing and audio cleaning).
Kazuki DVD player - dirt cheap Chinese player that plays almost anything that is thrown at it. Pretty good picture and sound is surprisingly good too.
Sony Minidisc Recorder - forgotten the model number, really only used for playback now, but occasionally I'll record something using the SPDIF connection.
Tannoy F3 Custom speakers - just bought these to replace Mercury MX1 bookshelf speakers (which are now connected to the Rotel). Love them - the clarity really surprised me, even with their sub-optimal placement in my living room. Even the wife commented on how much clearer they sound, and how much better the bass is. And she's hard to please!
I feel I should upgrade the DVD player to something more capable, but don't know if a BluRay or standard DVD would be better. I don't have a large television, and I don't have an HD television. Just a 17" LCD. When the digital switchover is completed in London, then I'll consider moving to HD.
What I want is a player that will play almost everything I throw at it - DVD, CD, DVD±R/RW, CD±R/RW, MP3 CDs, VCD. I don't do DivX, but DVD-Audio would be handy. If it could also play back HD material recorded onto standard DVD±R/RW that would be a great bonus (yes, I know I don't have an HDTV, but I would still like that option!)
My television does not have HDMI slots, so either a SCART or phone/RCA video/audio outputs are essential. Preferably SCART, otherwise I'll need two sets of phono outputs - one to the television, the other to the amp.
Do you have any suggestions? Richer Sounds has some good bargains at the moment.
I tend to watch European films over Hollywood, and I listen to a wide range of music, but I'm particularly fond of baroque.
Hope I've given you enough info to help. Thanks in advance.
Tannoid
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