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Hey All! I've been out of the loop for a few years now but finally getting some free time to enjoy movies/gaming/music again and want to improve on my current 2.1 audio setup to match a recent 4kTV upgrade. My current setup is: Visual Sony X85G 4k HDR TV Sources CA Azure 751BD Bluray/Cd Player Foxtel iQ4 PS4 Pro iPhone11pro Audio Rotel RA-06SE Integrated Stereo Amp B&W 685 Speaker Pair B&W PV1 Subwoofer A $50 Jaycar DAC that's handling the optical audio output from the TV to my stereo amp while i'm working out which path to go down... For simplification purposes I now basically stream everything movie/TV related via all the streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ etc or watch sport and premiere movies on Foxtel. And, if i'm being honest, I probably stream music way more just from my iPhone these days than a CD. I'm basically embracing super fast broadband, improved streaming quality and convenience. So anyways, i guess I'm looking for advice on where i can add/improve on my current setup to better suit my new way of consuming media. Now a couple of notes: I have no plans to update the speakers/sub anytime soon. I'm happy with them. I have no plans to grow my physical movie/music library. I'm embracing the ease of streaming services. My audio focus is more towards being immersed in a movie/tv show and less so on music, which is more for in the background when cooking, entertaining etc. My total upgrade budget is around $1k - $1.5k for new component/s... but certainly no more than $2k. A decent DAC to handle the PCM optical outs from my TV and Foxtel is an obvious solution, but: I want this upgrade to be a family friendly integration - not a symphony of remote shuffling. I'd like the option of a sub line out as well as stereo out. I'd like the option to stream music from my iPhone sometimes. A new integrated stereo amp is the other solution to handle the digital audio outputs from TV/Foxtel/ps4 and drive my speakers. Downside is i'm left with the RA-06SE which i do still like. But, if i can get an option that is better in audio quality as well as handling my digital inputs within my budget than it's A-ok. I want this upgrade to be a family friendly integration - not a symphony of remote shuffling. I'd like the option of a sub line out as well as stereo out. I'd like the option to stream music direct from my iPhone sometimes. So i guess the advice i need, taking into account how i watch/listen to stuff and what equipment i already have is: Recommendations/brands on where to start on the new DAC Path? Recommendations/brands on where to start on the new integrated stereo path? Recommendations on another path that I've missed? Thanks in advance. TCG

I have recently noticed that theit ad is coming up as a banner. I have looked at what they are doing and it looks really interesting. They still have the box that turns 2 to 4 speakers into surround sound, but you can also buy speakers and a subwoofer. The prices look really reasonable. Also a successful Indiegogo campaign. Any comments?

Up for sale is my Bryston 4B SST I purchased this used around one year ago. I have the original receipt of purchase (2004) so is still covered under the 20 year transferable manufacture warranty until 2024!! These are very rare on the used market as once you own a Bryston you have seldom need to puchase anything else. I would love to keep this amp but need the funds. This amp has performed flawlessly in my 2 channel system since I have owned it, it is built like a tank, rock solid, dead silent and wonderfully neutral sounding. The control it supplied it my Usher speakers which are notoriously hard to drive was best I've heard . These amps have a cult status and it is easy to see why. Just Google the model below is a review from steroephile comparing this model to the early 4B ST. http://www.stereophi...plifier-more-lg mechanically this amp is in great condition it is also in great cosmetic condition but there is a small dent on the left hand bottom corner (see pics). It is barley noticeable from the front and makes no impact on the performance of this amp. Pickup Dandenong Area Melbourne or will post at buyers expense. I accept Bank Transfer, cash on pick-up or Paypal (Buyer pays 2.5% fees)

Ok guys got a heap of gear that I'm hoping to upgrage. This is an EOI at this stage which I hope becomes a forsale. Please check my other listings. Item: Dali Ikon 7 Location: Melbourne Price: $1400.00ono Item Condition: perfect condition Payment Method: Cash, paypal - 3% fee applies Extra Info: Comes with original box, manual and fittings. Can arrange freight if required at buyers expense. Pm for further info. Item: Dali Vocal 2 centre speaker Location: Melbourne Price: $450.00ono Item Condition: perfect condition Payment Method: Cash, paypal - 3% fee applies Extra Info:Comes with original box, manual and fittings. Can arrange freight if required at buyers expense. Pm for further info. Item: Dali On Wall Location: Melbourne Price: $500.00ono Item Condition: perfect condition Payment Method: Cash, paypal - 3% fee applies Extra Info:Comes with original box, manual and fittings. Can arrange freight if required at buyers expense. Pm for further info.

Item: Whatmough Monitors Classic Series C20 Floorstanding and C05 Centre Channel speakers Location: Perth, in Bedford Price: Asking $450 Item Condition: Good, all drivers are very good, some dings and scratches, present well, grilles are good. Reason for selling: I have several models of the Whatmough HT Monitors, I have this set, a pair of C21s, a pair of Opus 30s and an Opus C05 centre. None of them suit my new setup so I will be listing them all for sale. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Extra Info: A good front 3 speaker set for home theatre duties. The centre is the larger model in the series and a decent sounding centre channel speaker. C20 dimensions are H830mm W220mm D290mm C05 Centre dimensions are H200mm W600mm D280mm Quality manufacture and finish. Whatmough Monitors made in Australia, not made in China like the later Whatmough Audiolabs models. Please note these don't come with the speaker stand, the spikes, nor the plinths. More pictures that show all the marks on the boxes are available on request. Thanks for looking. Pictures:

SPEAKERS AARON AUSTRALIAN MADE (rare package of matching front's and full range centre) $725 Selling a set of AARON top of the line speakers consisting of front L/R ATS-5 and the top of the line,full range, matched centre CC-240 These speakers are in a mahogony finish, i dont use grills when listening as the look is so good and matches the great sound produced. The pictures show the AARON's in my H.T. setup 9.2(note the subs are large 15" for sizing) and my 5.1 gaming room. These work with or without a subwoofer. These speakers were made by Aaron a while ago so are run in and produce a lovely sound stage.Have been kept and used in a dust, smoke, pet and child free home and kept covered when not in use, the speakers have never been pushed/mistreated. They are 6ohm speakers but due to their high sensitivity they are easy to power. ( I have used these with Denon avr 890, x2000, 3808, 4308, 4311, .. Yamaha 3075 ) This is sold as a package and will not dissapoint. There is some wear/marks from moving over time but only on the rear of the speakers with no effect on sound reproduction. In a normal set up you wont even notice, refer pictures. Note: front and centre speakers should be matching models.. surrounds and subwoofer do not need matching to the front/centre speakers. These have been combined with klipsch, aaron, yamaha, velodyne, jensen surround speakers and subwoofers. This sale is for genuine buyers. Freight, boxing, packaging and handling can be arranged at buyers expense and responsibility. Your written instructions will be required and pictures taken to confirm same. No liability in any way taken for shipping of these items. No returns accepted. I do not have any boxes. So a courier that packs can be contacted or I would obtain approximate costs of self packing. (Payment for materials/handling must be made by buyer before packing can take place.) Cash on pick up to take place WITHIN 24 hours of buy time. Freight and paypal payment to be made WITHIN 24 hours of buy time. No freight sent until funds confirmed and cleared. http://www.aaronhifi.com.au/product.php?prod_id=15 Model: ATS-5 Woofer: 2 x 213 (mm) MR: 136 (mm) Tweeter: 25 (mm) Frequency: 28-23 (Hz - kHz) Sensitivity: 93 (dbSPL) Nominal Impedance: 6 (ohms) Cabinet Dimensions:(CM) W 25 x D 41 x H 94.5 Weight: 23.50 (Kg) Amplifier Power: 200 (Watts) Bi Wire: Yes Shielded: Yes Bass: Low Q Ratio Model: CC-240 Woofer: 2 x 173 (mm) MR: 136 (mm) Tweeter: 25 (mm) Frequency: 38-23 (Hz - kHz) Sensitivity: 91 (dbSPL) Nominal Impedance: 6 (ohms) Cabinet Dimensions: W 69.5 x D 41 x H 20.5 Weight: 14.00 (Kg) Amplifier Power: 160 (Watts) Bi Wire: Yes Shielded: Yes Bass: Low Q Ratio thank you

HIGH END DENON AVR 4311 9.2 CHANNEL/ 11.2 PRE-OUTS,MADE IN JAPAN, QUALITY THROUGHOUT. HIGH GRADE Audyssey MultEQ XT 32 room acoustic correction system and Auto Setup $850 (ADELAIDE) This unit is in good condition and has been running my 2 systems: 5.1 system with 6ohm Aaron's and 12" Klipsch subwoofer 7.2 system with Klipsch reference 3 8ohm and Velodyne CT-150 15" + yamaha SW-800 10" subwoofers Note: The Denon 4311 ACTUALLY can setup and run 2 separate subwoofers (most .2 receivers use an internal "splitter" that just feeds the same signal to both subs) The Denon 4311 comes with Audyssey Sub EQ HT multiple subwoofer calibration, allowing the easy independent set up of both subwoofers. http://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/denon-avr-4311ci-fl FEATURES INCLUDE: Direct play for iPod and iPhone via USB • Audyssey DSX Processing (up to 11.2 ch including front height and width channels) • Dual subwoofer pre-outs • Dolby Volume leveling to prevent annoying volume jumps due to TV commercials • 7 x HDMI in / 2 x HDMI out with GUI • Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 9 channels (140 W x 9 channels) • 4 ohms speaker drive capability • High definition audio support, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio • Supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing Pictures supplied are of the actual 4311 and the shipping box (if shipped it will be packed very well in the yamaha box ) Sorry if the pictures are not staged to show the "clean lines" of this unit but after being scammed i prefer "real" pictures. Note the fan in the background. All my items are cooled while in use, kept covered when not in use in my pet/child/dust free rooms. Pick up cash only, within 24 hours of buy time. No holds after that. Postage: I will pack with pictures, I use "e go couriers" and take the item to the Adelaide depot to reduce fees and handling. I suggest it is shipped to your local depot for the same reasons. This can be shipped to your home or work place. You can of course arrange your own courier however i take no responsibility for the item once posted.no returns,no refund. Item will not be posted until funds are paid, confirmed and cleared. This must be done within 24 hours of buy time. paypal only using "friends/family transfer" Included: Denon 4311 Power cable 2 remotes Audyssey microphone Manual (note: original manual was so bad i re-printed it on A-4 and put in folder. original manual cant be found) Freight: box dimensions Hx 29cm Wx 56cm Dx 54cm Weight 21kgs approx freight/handling cost depot to city centre Melb $20, Syd $22, Perth $36, Bris $27, Hobart $28 PLEASE ASK for a freight cost to your Location & Postcode. Thank you

Item: DENON 4311 9.2/11.2 HT RECEIVER Location: ADELAIDE Price: $850 Item Condition: GOOD Reason for selling: change of HT set up Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Post - Paypal, Extra Info: HIGH END DENON AVR 4311 9.2 CHANNEL/ 11.2 PRE-OUTS,MADE IN JAPAN, QUALITY THROUGHOUT. HIGH GRADE Audyssey MultEQ XT 32 room acoustic correction system and Auto Setup $850 (ADELAIDE) This unit is in good condition and has been running my 2 systems: 5.1 system with 6ohm Aaron's and 12" Klipsch subwoofer 7.2 system with Klipsch reference 3 8ohm and Velodyne CT-150 15" + yamaha SW-800 10" subwoofers Note: The Denon 4311 ACTUALLY can setup and run 2 separate subwoofers (most .2 receivers use an internal "splitter" that just feeds the same signal to both subs) The Denon 4311 comes with Audyssey Sub EQ HT multiple subwoofer calibration, allowing the easy independent set up of both subwoofers. http://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/denon-avr-4311ci-fl FEATURES INCLUDE: Direct play for iPod and iPhone via USB • Audyssey DSX Processing (up to 11.2 ch including front height and width channels) • Dual subwoofer pre-outs • Dolby Volume leveling to prevent annoying volume jumps due to TV commercials • 7 x HDMI in / 2 x HDMI out with GUI • Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 9 channels (140 W x 9 channels) • 4 ohms speaker drive capability • High definition audio support, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio • Supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing Pictures supplied are of the actual 4311 and the shipping box (if shipped it will be packed very well in the yamaha box ) Sorry if the pictures are not staged to show the "clean lines" of this unit but after being scammed i prefer "real" pictures. Note the fan in the background. All my items are cooled while in use, kept covered when not in use in my pet/child/dust free rooms. Pick up cash only, within 24 hours of buy time. No holds after that. Postage: I will pack with pictures, I use "e go couriers" and take the item to the Adelaide depot to reduce fees and handling. I suggest it is shipped to your local depot for the same reasons. This can be shipped to your home or work place. You can of course arrange your own courier however i take no responsibility for the item once posted.no returns,no refund. Item will not be posted until funds are paid, confirmed and cleared. This must be done within 24 hours of buy time. paypal only using "friends/family transfer" Included: Denon 4311 Power cable 2 remotes Audyssey microphone Manual (note: original manual was so bad i re-printed it on A-4 and put in folder. original manual cant be found) Freight: box dimensions Hx 29cm Wx 56cm Dx 54cm Weight 21kgs approx freight/handling cost depot to city centre Melb $20, Syd $22, Perth $36, Bris $27, Hobart $28 PLEASE ASK for a freight cost to your Location & Postcode. Thank you Pictures:

Item: Emotiva XMC-1 GEN 2 AV ProcessorLocation: PerthPrice: SOLDItem Condition: PristineReason for selling: Decluttering as getting ready to move housePayment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal (buyer pays fees), Bank DepositExtra Info: Emotiva dont need an introduction, but this HT processor is fantastic. This was purchased about two and a half years ago from Emotiva direct, before Final Link became official distributors in Australia. Unit has hardly been used, as it was supposed to be used in a new home build that never eventuated at the time. Supplied with all accessories (minus manual, link below) and packaging. Unit itself is immaculate. This unit can also be upgraded to support HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.2, as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS-X, however I believe its possible these add-on cards may need to be acquired via Emotiva direct from the US, rather than Final Link (they are currently not available in Australia yet anyways).Also, the Dirac license is not transferable, so a new license (purchasing the full Dirac software) would be required to run Dirac on this unit. Full Instruction manual here:- http://www.emotiva.com/resources/XMC_user_v30_manual.pdf

Hi, I am planning for an HT room and would like to go Atmos/DTS-X. It is more the restricted Atmos setup with the ceiling speakers that is making my life difficult. I have an exposed ceiling with the roof studs starting at 220cm and the ceiling at 250cm. In the picture, the black cubes are the 7 channel setup, (I know, no center or sub in the picture), the orange cube are Atmos 35 degree angle from LS, and the green are Atmos 45 degree angle from LS speakers. The six grey cubes are "chairs" and the blue box in the back of the room is a pantry that I cannot move, I might build a cabinet in the other corner in the back to mirror it. I was thinking for the LS and RS to go with bi-pole speakers, to suit the back row. For the LSB and RSB I will probably go with mono pole speakers due to the pantry (and possible cabinet) For the ceiling speakers I was thinking to go with box speakers angled toward the LS. These speakers within the Atmos preferred dimension will sit smack bang against the exposed roof stud. I could build a lowered floating ceiling to mount the speakers in, but they exposed roof studs will still be in the way since I don't want to lower my ceiling to 220cm height. Going Atmos 7.2.2 will have the same problem that the ceiling speaker will be sitting smack bang against the next exposed roof stud. What would be the best option if not DTS-X

Item: Focal Electra 1027be Floorstanders & CC1000be Centre (Acajou coloured finish) Location: Perth WA Price: $6750 Item Condition: Excellent condition. Reason for selling: Upgraded to Focal Electra 1038be package. 2 x Focal Electra 1027be Floorstanders. 1 x Focal ElectraCC1000be Centre. These speakers are in excellent condition.

Item: Focal Electra 1027be Floorstanders & CC1000be Centre (Acajou coloured finish) Location: Perth WA Price: $6990 Item Condition: Excellent condition. Reason for selling: Upgraded to Focal Electra 1038be package. 2 x Focal Electra 1027be Floorstanders. 1 x Focal ElectraCC1000be Centre. These speakers are in excellent condition.

This is a complete high end cinema ready for purchase. It has only been turned on a few times and everything is in excellent condition. As a result of a marriage ending, I'm forced to sell everything. I believe this is a very good opportunity for someone to pick up high end quality brands at a fraction of the as new price. I am located in Melbourne, Australia. Also, given the weight and lack of boxes for a lot of the gear, local pickup would be preferred. If you are able to supply a courier to box everything and you take responsibility, then we can work something out. This is an honest and serious sale. I'm parting with a dream cinema that was never realised, I just hope you have better luck with it. Not looking for offers, price is fair and firm. All equipment is black, with Meridian finished in Piano Black. 4 of the 5 DSP speakers are coaxial connection with 1 having the newer ethernet. Will supply photos and serial numbers for all gear to serious buyers. Price as new in excess of $80,000. Priced for sale at $25,000 AUD. Thanks for looking.

Hi guys, i know this has been covered many times but i am loosing my mind here lol.... I cannot get the HT bypass setup write in my system, here are the basic components in the system: Source: Oppo bdp 95 Stereo pre amp: Rotel Rc 1580 (which has Ht bypass (tape 2) Receiver: Onkyo SR 876 Power amp: Rotel rmb1095 5 channel I cannot seem to get it connected right! What on earth am i doing wrong here grrrr lol...What am i missing? Ive tried it about 5 wrong ways now and seem to only be getting the dac in the oppo or the dac in the receiver to output sound but not getting sound from the ht bypass in the pre amp!

Item:Parasound Halo A52 Power amp Location:Melbourne,Victoria Price:$1700 (firm) $1500 Item Condition:9/10 Reason for selling: Because I don't know when to quit Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info The Halo series from Parasound has some what of cult status, being designed by the legendary John Curl. This amp puts out 30 amps of current which gives it performance beyound it power rating. I dare you to find a better built, better featured and better sounding 5 channel amp for this price (hence I'm firm at $1700) This is a beautifully warm and organic sounding amplifier. I bought it because it was the only amp that satisfied me musically while still providing 5 channels for surround sound. I had to think long and hard before I offered it for sale. It is great for low impedance or hard to drive speakers like PMC, ATC and Dynaudio which I have it running now. I have original box but this Amp is big and heavy so suggest local pick-up unless your willing to cover cost of shipping. I'll post some HQ pics soon

Item: Parasound Halo A52 5 Channel Power Amp Location: Melbourne Price: $1800 or will consider swap for high power 2 channel amp or mono blocks Item Condition: 8/10 Perfect working condition. just usual age spots Reason for selling: New Power Hungry stereo speakers. I have an AVR which is being used as preamp for the A52 at present and my plan is to use 3 power channels on the AVR for centre and rear then invest in a high power 2 channel set-up as 90% of my listening is 2 channel. Payment Method: Pickup - COD Only Pretty happen with this amp so not desperate to sell google some review and you'll see why this is a gem of an amp. I am the 2nd owner and have had it for 2 years. I have original box but it is a very heavy unit so probably looking for local sale as would be pretty expensive to ship. Happy to swap with a decent two channel amp or mono blocks