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Which OPPO BDP ?
surprisetech replied to Digital Man's topic in Digital Sources, DACs, and Computer Audio
Also have a look at the Cambridge Audio Universal BluRay Players. They share some pedigree with the Oppos. I've been really happy with my 751BD that does everything you list above and it does have a dedicated 2-channel analogue output. -
FS: Tannoy 605 MKII Bookshelf Speakers
surprisetech replied to Adil's topic in Classifieds - Stereo, Home Cinema & Headphones
Great little speakers and a classic bit of Tannoy design here, but not sure that the 'dual concentric drivers' statement is correct. I'll happily remove my post if I'm wrong. -
Further information: I thought I would offer this here as the Hifi unit has a roll-out turntable shelf, there's loads of equipment and media storage space, and a couple of shelves have cable ducts, so it might interest an SNA'er for a family room, mancave or garage, etc. The location of the shelves in the bottom cabinets is currently set for LPs to be stored on the bottom shelves. It's a 3-piece 1970s or early 80s Chiswell Wall Unit Suite with Entertainment Units and Buffet. In good condition with a few small scratches and marks from general usage. Photos show examp
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New Speaker Box - Proson Drivers
surprisetech replied to Danthuyer1503564928's topic in DIY Audio Projects
I think that aiming to have the tweeter as close as possible to ear level and not too far from the other drivers is much more important than whether its sits above or between them. If your box design is such that locating the tweeter above the other 2 drivers brings it closer to ear level, then that may have some benefit, but just to position it there so that it won't get "drowned out" is not a consideration I've come across before. I don't see how that change would effect the relative SPLs. -
Recomend me a centre speaker.
surprisetech replied to sloper's topic in Beginners & Purchasing Advice
Nice. The Concertos have a lot of fans. In my 2nd system I have a pair of vintage Silcron Transmission Line speakers designed along similar lines that use a KEF woofer and enjoy them a lot. So with the KEFs and TDLs you'd probably want to stick with something that has a soft dome tweeter. The Aperion in the classifieds might be a good match. Or have look at the DALI Oberon Vokal or Zensor Vokal. -
Recomend me a centre speaker.
surprisetech replied to sloper's topic in Beginners & Purchasing Advice
What make & model are the front mains and what types of drivers do they have in them? Are they also Jensen? -
WTB: Vintage Speakers ( Potentially Amp + Tuner )
surprisetech replied to bartonfink's topic in Wanted to Buy
I've got an Audiolab 8000A & 8000T combination that have sat idle since we moved house last year. We had them in the family room driving a pair of PSB Imagine XB speakers. Magic little system. We only have 1 living area now and with the other 'spares' I have sitting around as well, I can't see them being deployed again any time soon. Send me a PM if that interests you. -
EXPIRED: Audiolab 8200T DAB+ AM FM Tuner
surprisetech replied to ncdplus's topic in Classifieds - Stereo, Home Cinema & Headphones
This is a DAB+ & FM Tuner done the way it should be done. With SEPARATE RF Front Ends! You'd be surprised how many respectable brands just use the FM front end in the DAB module. -
Yes, I should have said "passive speakers and amplification". Quality Class D amplification & DSP are changing the scene. Already well established in the Pro Audio market. I imagine it won't be too long before the majority of new hifi purchases will be a streamer and a pair of active speakers with bluetooth or wifi as the interface.
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I think Snapper's comment summarises it nicely. There's not too many Hifi manufacturers that produce both speakers and amplification. With the exception of Yamaha and maybe one or two others, they tend to be at the high-end of the market. Given the general rule of thumb that putting a significant percentage of your budget into your speakers gives the best bang for buck, I wouldn't think it's unusual for punters to put a bit of extra dosh into acquiring a pair of TADs, MBLs, etc. but not see the value in forking out for an amplifier from the same brand when there is so muc