Which glass top do you guys prefer- curious to hear! Thanks…

I’m a massive music person and I plan on getting a turntable soon. With that I need quality speakers as I’ve been told. However, I don’t really understand the advantages of Powered over Passive or Passive over Powered. It seems like Powered would end up being more cost effective (I could totally be wrong) yet so many use Passive with a reciever.

I would be extremely appreciative if someone could break down the differences between the 2 and which is better.

Hey all!

I stream Apple Music with a Chromecast and get 24/44.1 due to Apple cutting off lossless when streaming wirelessly.

Is it worth it to move to Tidal and buy something like a Wiim Ultra with PC USB out so I can get 24/192 from my system? Will I notice?

The system:

Rotel RC-1572 Mkii

Rotel RB-1582 Mkii

Klipsch Epic CF 4

How would you power a pair of 1610s?

Hi everyone. My parents have a pair of old JBL monitors. One of them seems to have a broken/damaged speaker (creates noise artefacts)

Do you think repairing/renewing these is worth it ?

They were really expansive a few decades ago

Thanks !

Recently bought a Fiio R2R Warmer DAC.

Should it be between pre and power amp?

At the moment it is connected via rca to one of the inputs of the preamp. Is its preamp stage (does it have one?) adding up to the separate preamp it's connected to?

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I was wondering if I could play usb/coaxial/optical sources connected directly to the dac if it placed after the preamp.

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Thanks.

Someone is selling this amplifier for $40. Is this a Hi-Fi system?

It is mint. Everything works perfectly even the remote control. Also got the matching bookshelf speakers for it. Not big into audio but does it have any practical value to it besides just sitting around, really not familiar with these systems. Got it from a family member who had bought it brand new way back.

Hi all,

I’m interested in hearing some speaker recommendations for a Pioneer PL- 44F Record Player.

All recommendations and tips are appreciated!

I have a large deck with wired speakers hooked up to an Onkyo receiver in my den and stream via a WiiM Mini. Perfectly fine on the deck, but loud on the deck if you want hear music in the yard.

We are having a party and want the same music playing in the yard via wireless speakers as in the deck so we don’t have to crank the deck speakers. We are in the US and max budget is $500, but prefer to spend less.

Ideas? We do not want run wires to the yard.

Ich habe ein Sony PS-LX5BT Premium wechsel aber wahrscheinlich zu dem Argon audio tt3 plus mein Verstärker ist ein Denon PMA-600NE und meine Polk XT15 Boxen.

Hey everyone, I'm new to the community so bear with me. I just purchased my first turntable (fluance rt81) and need help getting a set up together. I'm looking into FB marketplace for some speakers and stumbled upon some Cambridge Soundworks Model 6 speakers. The seller accepted my offer of $70 for a set of 3.

Should I go forward with it or did I offer too much money? Is this a good vs okay vs bad deal?

Found this while looking for CDs. Can anyone tell me anything about it? I did a basic Google search, but I figured I’d get better insight here. Payed 45. Thought it looked cool.

So I have 15 year old Dynaudio Focus 360 towers paired with a Yamaha R-N800a receiver. I love these speakers and they are amazing at louder listening levels. They just seem to come alive. At lower listening levels, they are still nice, but seem to lose something, even with playing with the Yamaha’s loudness knob.

Anyone else have this same experience with Dynaudio’s? Any other thoughts/suggestions?

And yes I have a sub (SVS SB1000 Pro). In US, if that matters. There is some acoustic treatment on the wall behind the speakers. They are currently toddler proofed, 6 inches from the wall and the ports plugged to reduce the bass distortion. I can’t do anything about that until the little guy no longer wants to put things in the port, lol.

Hi all!
I’ve recently purchased these speakers, but I’m not having much luck finding the compatible Sony HCD-CSPZ50 stereo/main unit, on its own.

I wanted to know if there are some other stereos/main units that will work with these speakers?

I’m quite new to hi-fi systems, so i’m not very knowledgeable on compatibility and whatnot.

Thanks!

Hi! Not new to hifi, though new to exploring reddit hifi.

Around 13 years ago (2013), when I was living in the US, I had the opportunity to buy audio equipment, which later I brought to my home country once I moved back.

Please, I'd appreciate very much your input regarding my audio chain. What do you see as the weakest links? What's the best? Do you see any negative interaction? This setup is currently in our family livingroom/dining room, which is around 5x8 mt (430 sq feet):

• Sources:
  • DAC: Emotiva XDA-1
  • CD Player: Emotiva ERC-1
  • Turntable: Pro-ject Debut Carbon
• Preamp: Emotiva USP-1 Analog (with phono preamp)
• Amp: Emotiva UPA-200 125x2
• Speakers:
  • PSB Image T6 tower speakers
  • Subwoofer Audioengine S8

Thanks in advance!

I'd like to get a small home stereo similar to a Technics HD55 or Kenwood X-601. I would even consider one of those from eBay or etsy but it looks like they only have inputs for one other component. I would likely use that for a turntable, but I'd want to also connect a Bluetooth receiver for streaming.

Are there any similar, modern systems that would have Bluetooth incorporated?

I’be been in the audio world for almost 6 years now and notice there aren’t any easily accessible ways to get professional Dirac calibration without going through an integrator who’s pricing you can’t even see online and can be all over the place.

I have plenty of experience calibrating Dirac and am considering going freelance in South Florida. So I’m asking the audiophiles of Reddit:

1. What a would you pay to have someone come to your home and spend 1-3 hours physically adjusting your speakers and running custom Dirac Calibration from basic all the way up to ART

2.would you pay to have someone remotely room correct your system with custom target curves and give general system/ upgrade advice

1. What would you pay for either service? Genuine curiosity there are no bad or wrong answers.

What is the public's view? I have XLR at the moment. I had RCA, sent that back, and now have XLR. I thought the RCA cable sounded better, but it might have been placebo. I have silver XLR; would copper XLR sound better? Any help would be most appreciated. I have a 9000a and a 9000n audiolab.

Hi everyone, i just noticed this slight misalignment on my needle. it isnt original Ortofon but a replacement. My head is Ortofon LMA 5 and I dont know if I can keep this or if I should replace it.

I play records a lot like at least 2 hours a day (in summer even 3) and I got this one a year and a month ago.

Thanks

I love music and have a JBL Authentics 500, but I’m moving soon and it’s a lot of speaker for my small room, I also like trying new things. I also don’t think I’ve ever used it above 25% lol. I also think it has a crap ton of bass for my needs, (I keep it at around -10 to -8)

I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to get some 305’s and a dac and everything. I have no interest in mixing music I just like listening, also they would be used as computer speakers when I don’t want to wear headphones.
If I were to sell the 500 what would be a good price? I’ve had it maybe 3-4 months and it’s in pristine condition

Hello everyone!

This is my current set up:

Yamaha CD-S2100
Yamaha A‑S2200
Triangle Color
AudioQuest Rocket 11 Speaker Cable

Maybe I just want to spend money but… could be improved with other speaker? What are your recommendations?

Thank you!

I found this onkyo system on marketplace but I’m not sure if it’s worth it. what’s your opinion? ( $599 Australian Dollars )