BenB19 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Hi, I'm just about to downsize from my Emotiva component hifi system (17mths old - you'll see it for sale on here soon) to a micro system - Yamaha MCR-N670 mini-system with great reluctance. Does anyone know about these systems? I've heard they're very good systems for $1000. Anyone got any feedback? Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Haven't heard that one, but Yamaha have always made very good mini systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
was_a Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 You won't be happy with a mini-system. Their little speakers will be the bottleneck. For the same price, get some good-quality small monitors, find a way to set them apart from each other (whether on small stand or shelf with a bit of rubber isolation). Then get an all-in-one source+amp - Marantz do a goodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irek Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Not a good idea. How's the Emotiva looks like that you have to downsize it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenB19 Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Appreciate the feedback about the alternative. The Emotiva was a fantastic system. We've just moved to a smaller house so yes, need to downsize unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJohn Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I recently bought some Kef lsx speakers - they're a little more than your budget, but sound great [particularly if u add a sub] - they look fantastic, have all the latest wifi connections and only need power. Feed them a proper stream like Tidal and their price/performance ratio is the best I've heard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenB19 Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Great thanks for the feed back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhouston Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 On 21/12/2019 at 2:21 PM, BenB19 said: Hi, I'm just about to downsize from my Emotiva component hifi system (17mths old - you'll see it for sale on here soon) to a micro system - Yamaha MCR-N670 mini-system with great reluctance. Does anyone know about these systems? I've heard they're very good systems for $1000. Anyone got any feedback? Ben That’s a jump. I’m not keen on the term downsize how about right size. I know of systems where (generally) the speakers are way over sized. The speakers never hit their stride because they are too big and can’t be driven hard enough to get them working as they should. Don’t have a problem with high powered amps but right-sizing speakers for your room is essential. Good luck with your right-sizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhouston Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 44 minutes ago, JohnJohn said: I recently bought some Kef lsx speakers - they're a little more than your budget, but sound great [particularly if u add a sub] - they look fantastic, have all the latest wifi connections and only need power. Feed them a proper stream like Tidal and their price/performance ratio is the best I've heard. I’m with this guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irek Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 20 hours ago, mwhouston said: I’m with this guy. Sounds like a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RankStranger Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 On 21/12/2019 at 2:21 PM, BenB19 said: Hi, I'm just about to downsize from my Emotiva component hifi system (17mths old - you'll see it for sale on here soon) to a micro system - Yamaha MCR-N670 mini-system with great reluctance. Does anyone know about these systems? I've heard they're very good systems for $1000. Anyone got any feedback? Ben Is $1000 all you have to spend or just what the Yammy costs? Not that we want to spend all your money (disclaimer: we actually do) but there might be something that’s great value a little higher up the chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 A mini system in this range will not match a full sized system like the OP/s current, but what are we expecting, and what is the OP looking for, the same level of sound reproduction? Some expectations and wants need to be defined here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Ben, I would suggest auditioning some mini systems like that Yamaha one and see if it meets your requirements, and look at alternatives suggested here and compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenB19 Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 Thanks for all the feedback. I'm a bit old school using CD player etc and family do all the wifi/streaming. I'm still waiting to list my other system so I don't want to spend too much. The other one turned up today and its not the same as the other one but it will do for the moment. I might do what was suggested later on once I can sell the Emotiva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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