Audiophiles hifi appreciation thread old and new

Does anyone want a pair of unloaded JBL L50 speaker cabinets before they see the skip?

A few scratches but overall quite nice.

Has anyone had anything like this?

When I play this tune on Spotify via my Chromecast audio to my amp all the bass disappears when the L/R balance is set in the middle.

If I turn it to the left or right the bass immediately starts to kick in - being heaviest when playing out of one speaker.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2QZitlh35aWNT2Ar1jNgRJ?si=1Ko-hqudQB-TNFJb3Zg2Yg

Your speakers are wired out of phase.

marked/red - positive
black - negative
On both, unless you want to make your system neighbour-friendly.

Any suggestions on a decent (non-audiophile, let's be honest most of the shit I listen to is off youtube these days), cheap, small form factor amp I could swap my crusty old Denon for?

Like this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PS-Audio-Sprout-100-Integrated-Amplifier-with-Phono-Stage-and-Bluetooth-NEW/264478763981) but used and about £550 cheaper :)

I just sold one of them, ya bellend.

Soz, I don't often look in here. I've just got a bit tired of the flakey channels and thought "ooh I could get something that's smaller and actually works".

One of these might do:

SMSL SA-50 Hi-Fi Stereo Amplifier for speakers with Power Adapter (Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KBIV1WW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.nKMDb9F2N29B

I've not used one myself but people say they are ok.

I have one i can give you if all you need is an RCA in...

Very similar to what chas posted above.

Interesting (https://soundperfectionreviews.com/review-smsl-sa-50-t-amplifier-50wpc/)

I have 2 smsl amps and they're more than enough. Smsl 50 and a Q5 pro. The 50 has never been above 50% vol. It has serious oomph. They power speakers in my bedroom and kitchen. Only thing is I have to turn the bass all the way else it sounds dull.

I keep thinking I want a new amp but then remember that the smsls are plenty enough for a London room.

Cheers. I'll check.

It's an old single cube bose acustomas 2.1 set up with a CA amp.

Yeah I'm in a flat without particularly thick walls so my shit is normally run pretty low volume, at least until I get really drunk and bring the decks out. I'll add them to the list. I probably should just crack open the Denon and see what the issue is but it was like £10 from an Oxfam 10 years ago so I don't wanna spend too much time on it.

I'm reaching the end of my tether with my vintage HK, I keep taking it to be repaired and then it comes back, works beautifully for a while then I get a pop and it goes quiet... Cycle renews.

Looking to buy a modern (read: more reliable) amp instead. New Cambridge audio cxa61 / 81 look good but what else would people look at?

Will use it for stereo (mostly streaming) and TV, medium sized room, currently running both a set of celestial ul6 and Rogers LSA7 speakers...

Other option I'm considering is just switching it all out and running kef ls50 wireless, but not sure about sound + connectivity with my (not top end) TV or TV box, plus £££

Maybe find a better repair technician?

Yeah I've asked around loads, happy to have recommendations but few people really seem to know what they're doing repairing vintage hifi....

Ah, too bad. I’m lucky to have someone decent close by (Canada).

Lucky! I thought this guy was going to be good, he does at least repair it on warranty - it's just a pain schlepping across London to get to him.

I am still thinking I buy a new amp, I can't stand much more of this....

Bluesound node 2i?
Just randomly found a shop that Reccomended it, seems to tick all the boxes for function and online reviews say it sounds good too, probably unbeatable at £500 price point. However, again online reviews, a few folk getting it dropping off the WiFi network frequently and/or not being reachable by WiFi or Bluetooth from a phone to control it (network chip going bad?).

I have purchased an audioengine b1 Bluetooth receiver... I shall let you know how it goes.

Ah, had a closer look and they only have 1 input. Anything similar with a couple of inputs?
I run my decks and my PC through the Denon.

audioengine b1 Bluetooth receiver

What is it? A posh BT receiver to plug into non-BT kit?
My question would be - if you have posh audio kit, why are you sending source material over BT instead of cable. Mmm cables... #oldguytechftw

Pretty much yeah.

And because I have good audio locally on Plex but wish to play and cast to my stereo from my phone.

If I leave everything as source quality and have a high quality Bluetooth DAC I can achieve this.

I want better than Chromecast audio, and yet can be used as an external speaker to home automation stuff for low quality party music.

I have the previous model of this and it's been great -
https://tangent-audio.com/products/9-electronics/162-tangent-ampster-bt-ii/

Ta, I'll have look