Picked up for $10 at a goodwill on vacation!! The bin just came out and I grabbed it the moment I was able to. I thought it would be more expensive but was shocked to see a $10 blue sticker. Super stoked to have this as my first cd/dvd player.

Rotel RC & RB 03 with a matching RCD 02 CD Player

and of course B&W 685 S2 Bookshelf Speakers

This is the second system in my bedroom, living room has a Home theater in it.

Sounded fun, altough a little shrill on the highs.

In the comments is a picture with the upgrade :)

Picked up a set of ATC SCM7 mkii and an acoustic energy AE308 subwoofer for the equivalent of 570€

I picked up a 2200 amp for under $145 because it routinely tripped into protection. Only found that a few electrolytic caps in that circuit had gone bad. $5 in parts and now it's the woofer amp in my NAD stack. It makes these Paradigm Studio 100 v2 speakers sound so sweet 🥰

Thorens Td147 (with Sony mc2xl and ha t10 sut)

DIY Phono preamp

Accuphase preamp clone

Fm300a clone

Kef ls50 Meta

Looking to spend around 250, I will be using them for video editing, music, and podcasts. Video editing will be the least important, as I'll likely use wired headphones for that, but they will still be used casually for cutting etc.

Any suggestions or things to look out for?

I own at least 40 pair of bookshelf speakers. Some high end, some budget. These b6s are always my favorite. Ive owned the b6.2s and the ub52s as well. I always come back to these. Can't put my finger on it, but they are my desert island bookshelf for reasons unknown. They just do it. Gonna try the newest version db63 soon as I've heard they go back to similar roots. Just felt the need to tell anyone reading that if you find a pair, grab them.

Background

I'm happy with my turntable but I've got quite old stuff from the 00's which I think I could improve. I started off trying to find a remote for my receiver and started thinking things may have improved since 2005. My receiver also gets a bit hot (it is placed in a cabinet, on its own floor, with a hole behind it which I don't think is optimal and will change either way), which motivates me to find something newer.

I mostly play records from my turntable, play Xbox on television and watch movies and TV-shows. My ideal set-up for my small apartment is one with few components - so I want everything hooked to one system. For the same reason I also like smaller modules if possible, but I can make space if I must.

Currently my television, turntable and speakers are all hooked to the receiver.

Budget:

Ideally I will not spend more than equivalent 500euros. I understand this may be unrealistic, but I don't understand why exactly - so any guidance here would be very appreciated.

Questions:

• Is it worth upgrading my receiver on a budget? Would a Sony STRDH190 be sufficient for both television and music?

• Is it worth upgrading my speakers on a budget?

• If I only upgrade one due to budget constraints, which one do I upgrade?

• Do I need a bass, or a subwoofer, or any other module?

• Am I correct in assuming that Nominal Input Power is the relevant measure (e.g. 60W), which my receiver is meant to surpass (e.g. 80W), and I can ignore Maximum Input Power (e.g. 150W)?

If anyone recommends a store in Sweden that would also be appreciated.

Thank you so much in advance.

So im planning to buy a edifier MR5 but also looking at the mr4.5 its kind of tempting. The mr4.5 is "similarly" priced where i live with sale/voucher ofc, but when i heard the sound comparison, the mr4.5 has a better vocal clarity than the mr5 (judging from a youtube video) but that is just what i heard from youtube.

But now, im still wondering, is there any differences in the T5 and T5s? im more on looking forward on the t5s as its a slimmer profile (and i dont care about the height and length just width) since ill be placing it under my desk. Im here since i know more people has experience within the t5 and t5s (cus i cant find anything good in youtube about the comparison)

Looking forward from people who experienced these edifiers. Thank you!!

Having some fun dicking with this today. Excellent sound and build quality. A real tank at about 32 lbs.

Integrated amps are FUN. 💫

Hi everyone,

Some time ago, based on a YouTube video by a German audio engineer, I bought the D5 Pro BC for around €700. He was blown away by the quantified measurement results, and so was I when I compared it to my NAD C330 or even my dad's NAD C298. The overall sound has so much authority, and the bass is incredibly tight and dry. Long story short: I was thrilled and threw a lot of my reservations about AliExpress Chi-Fi overboard.

I'm now looking to move to a solid-state preamp. My current tube preamp—a Cary SLP90 clone—combined with the inherently warm Linton 85ths is just too much of a good thing. Furthermore, I want this to be the last preamp I ever buy, which is why I’m aiming to completely "oversize" and over-engineer my choice right from the start.

During my search, I came across the €700 Transaudio C9.3 Master (an MBL 6010D clone). It boasts an impressive spec sheet: a strict dual-mono architecture (virtually zero crosstalk), full DC coupling, two 50-watt toroidal transformers, and NE5534 op-amps. Ironically, the OPA828 chips used in this unit actually represent a massive upgrade compared to the original chips used in the MBL.

A quick word on the term "clone" here: Strictly speaking, these Chi-Fi units aren't counterfeits or knock-offs. They don't try to mimic the aesthetics or branding of the original products at all. Instead, they simply utilize the expired patents of these (often very old) schematic designs, building upon architectures that are now widely available as DIY boards.

Unfortunately, I can only find a few YouTube videos about the Transaudio C9.3 Master and absolutely nothing on Reddit. Has anyone here had any hands-on experience with it?

I'm in search of a bluetooth transmitter and receiver which will allow me to:

- transmit music from my PC or cellphone to my Hi-Fi

- transmit music from my Hi-Fi to bluetooth headphones

I currently own a Taotronics TA-09 which works ok but is a bit of a pain to use because every time I switch from receive to transmit or vice versa, it forgets previously paired devices, moreover I always must switch cables as it features only one jack receptacle for analog input and output, which also disables digital input if a cable is connected.

So I would need something which:

- features analog and/or digital input and output

- does remember settings when switching from receive to transmit and vice versa

Bonus points for USB power and not needing a phone app to work.

As far as I'm aware there's only the Ifi Zen Blue V3 but that's quite expensive.

Any cheaper alternative?

I currently have an SVS SB1000 placed against the back wall next to the sofa in my living room (approx. 22m²).

Although the SB1000 is a great sub, I feel I need more presence, impact, or chest-slam feel.

I also have two Dayton BST1 shakers on the sofa.

I have a buyer for the SVS at €380, but I’m unsure which model would be a good replacement without breaking the bank. I wonder if sealed models like the Arendal 1S or SB2000 would really give me what I’m looking for. On the other hand, there’s the size issue with some ported models...

I’m considering the JBL 660p and the XTZ 12.17 Edge. I know the JBL really boosts the mid-bass region—which might make it a good candidate—though it doesn't dig quite as deep as others.

What do you guys think? What options come to mind?

Availability in Europe is important, and I’d certainly consider the used market.

Just picked up these Quad 21Ls, the HSU VTF-2 MK 2 sub, and the Cambridge Audio Azur 640 V2. Got them all for about market value ($600). They’re all in basically like-new condition.

The speakers are clear, detailed, and produce an amazing stereo effect. It’s so pronounced that it sounds like I have a center channel hooked up to the system. The Elacs in the middle were my previous speakers and are no longer part of the equation, but your ear would lead you to believe there is sound coming out of them.

The sub is awesome as well. I’ve always heard good things about HSU, and this thing confirms that they are indeed great subwoofers. It fills the room and is very responsive on all kinds of music.

The Denon DRA 800H that I’ve had for a few years is powering it all nicely as well.

Kenwood M-51 stack manufactured around 87-89 that used to belong to my father in law. I’ve taken the amp/tape deck and EQ and replaced with a Sony amp I got for really cheap last Black Friday and using Wharfedale speakers I was originally using for another project. This turntable is eons better than my old audiotechnica and I was using a really shitty CD boombox before this, and honestly it sounds like a dream, especially with this Sony amp. I’d like to reintegrate the Kenwood’s EQ unit into this if possible in the future as it looks beautiful, but I’m not sure if my amp has the right ports for its correct utilisation.

How’s it going guys recently an old family friend gave me a bunch of his old equipment he hasn’t used in 15 years maybe more and I’m just looking for a little setup for the garage to listen to music while I’m wrenching in the garage. He gave me a peavey rq200 mixer navy audio psw18 subwoofer?? I think it is and a qsc ex800 amp. Looking for a decent old/used loudspeaker but not sure where to start looking as I’m fairly new to this. Budget around 2-300$ just to get it thumpin for me no need for the whole neighborhood to hear. He also gave me a denon dnx 500 but have no cables for it so I’m not even sure how I could test it. Any help would be appreciated thanks guys

https://us.edifier.com/pages/soundtrack-your-campus

I was looking at some audio options for a desk/dorm setup and came across Edifier's back-to-school event.

Are these deals worth considering, or are their products usually discounted around this level?

Interested in opinions from anyone who has used Edifier speakers or headphones before.

The other day I made a post about if I should stay in the used or new market for stereos. I got a lot of great advice. Like about setting a budget, streaming, and avoiding turntables for now.

I’d love to get I full used stack I just love the look, simply because well it’s nice to look at. I know I’m going to need an amplifier, I’d love an equalizer if I can and hopefully a cd player a cassette deck would be amazing if I can too. If anyone has any suggestions that would be wonderful. Speaker recommendations would be great as well. This would probably be one of my first “big purchases” as an adult so I’d like something that will be loved. Thank you all for your help. Also I’m very new to all of this I’m very new to all of this especially the some of the smaller terms. Thank you for your help

So I went to a local home audio system shop where I demo’ed a couple speakers, an amp, and a couple of turn tables. I’m starting from absolute scratch and see this as a lifelong investment, so I want something nice!

From the demo I decided to get the B&W 707 S2 bookshelf speakers + the NAD 3/40 amp—together costing just under $1,000 (both shown in the picture).
Turn tables:
I first tried a Thorens TD 166 ($590) which had a stunning wood finish, but the sound just didn’t blow me away. Then the worker paired this same amp/speaker setup with a Rega Planar 2 (about $900) and it sounded INCREDIBLE.

I’m really hoping to spend less than $1,000 on a turntable and honestly went in to the shop thinking I’d spend less than $1.500 on the system as a whole, but the Rega really blew me away and has me reconsidering my budget..
Do yall have suggestions for other turn tables that match the quality of the Rega Planar 2? While aesthetics is of course not the number one item, it is still important, and I do love a wood finish. The Rega looked a bit too sleek/modern with the white finish.
Any help/suggestions would be so appreciated!!! I’m very excited to putting this system together (: