Audiophiles hifi appreciation thread old and new

Aye, ‘tis a shame because I like Plex. So, is there a work-around without having to use a different server?

It's not something I've looked into properly. I saw some app recently called Plex Together that may do what you want or you can do it by choosing your hardware (ie. chromecasts, sonos or bluesound) and using the grouping at that end.

Otherwise, there may be a convoluted solution involving installing a squeezebox server and using Kodi rather than Plex as the front-end and using the unofficial Plex and Squeezeplayer add-ons in Kodi. (I played about with this a while ago and got bored of trying to make it work nicely).

got a sony ta av480 from my parents loft, works perfectly, sounds great, and one half of them problem down blocking me from upgrading my speakers.

Would like to demo LS50s but nearby places only stock the wireless ones (2K, phwoar) but i demo'd the wireless ones at richer anyway and was blown away. Very tempted to just order the regular ones from somewhere online, demo and return, then pick some up used. appear to be fairly available for 450-500

why not just buy the 2nd hand ones and punt them on if you don't like them?

i have my tannoys back after getting the rtweeter replaced. woot.

the royd minstrels have done an amazing job as stand ins. they sound really good with the valve amp.I am goping to have another go with the both the valve amp andf the class a jobbie and decde on which amplification to keep

the royd minstrels have done an amazing job as stand ins. they sound really good with the valve amp.I am goping to have another go with the both the valve amp andf the class a jobbie and decde on which amplification to keep

not a bad idea

Evening all - I'm looking at getting my first HiFi and would like some advice. Have a budget of £150-£200 and had in mind a CD player, amp and larger bookshelf speakers.

Is the below worth a go or would I be better off getting second hand parts and piecing a system together? Any pointers appreciated, it's all a bit new to me!

https://www.richersounds.com/denon-dm41-dab-tannoy-eclipse-mini.html

Yes, you could definitely save money buying used.

If you think it'll get used a lot and can save for a little bit longer and extend the top end of your budget, this would be a really great system:

https://www.richersounds.com/hi-fi/mini-hi-fi-system-deals/denon-dm41-silver-and-q-acoustics-q2020i-graphite.html

Remember that Richer Sounds systems don't include any speaker wire.

Get some lamp cord from a skip for that.

...and they're off!

I just built my best pal her first proper hifi,

In my 35 year experience buying used speakers can be a bit of a gamble, if they've been abused or dropped the damage to the voice coil can't be seen, if you buy them new you know they're good and look after them,
Plus they're what you actually listen to, so buying a decent set is a good basis for a system,

https://www.richersounds.com/hi-fi/standmount-speakers/monitor-audio-bronze-1-black.html

I made her buy these, they're really very good for the money, and will stand a fair few upgrades in the future,

Buy the speakers and put them away until you can afford an amp for them,
The logic being, just buy something good and be happy with it,

Those little Denon units are excellent for the price. It's a good place to start.

@tomatoe +1 on the Denon units. I bought one recently for my Dad and gave him an old pair of speakers I wasn’t using. What @seven says is true too, so perhaps budget to upgrade the speakers to the MA bronzes when you can afford to?

Hello

What do you guys think about a kenwood stereo graphic equaliser ge-940 have got one and no idea what to do with it, even if it is worth keeping.

I have LS50S

They're phenomenal. I'm done now.

Congrats!

For now

MWHAHAHAHA

Famous last words...

No comment on the kenwood graphic equaliser?

if anyone is interested in a valve integrated, with an excellent phono stage, I am going to sell my Tube Technology Unisis.

recently service with new caps, on/off and selector switch and 8 new matched genalex gold lion EL84 power valves. I have recently swapped out the phono valves for mazdas, too.

35w of loveliness...

No comment on the kenwood graphic equaliser

Oooooh, pretty dancing lights...

Yeah thats about it. Oh well I'll stick it on gumtree.

It's time to replace the Bias 2 on my Rega RP1. The Audio Technica VM95e is half the price of the Bias 2

Anyone got any similar priced alternatives before I settle on the AT?

Ta

Looking for a pair of second hand nice looking speakers in London. Budget around £150. Any size fine. I’ve got an amp already. Cheers.

There's nothing obviously better which springs to mind for the price of a Bias 2.

If you want to try something different, Ortofon 2M Red or a Nagaoka MP110 would be contenders.