Hi all sifu's here..need a recommendation setup for 5k budget..use for HT and Music also..like to listen heavy metal music.,hardcore and industrial metal like Static-X.,Slipknot.,Korn.,Soulfly..and others..

In my mind thinking for..Mission M33i.,AE Neo 3.,KEF IQ series.,or Focal 705V..for amp i dunno which 1 is matching with the speaker in the list.,already have Marantz CD-63 CD player..

Ur reply is much appreciated..TQ

This post has been edited by Jibek: Feb 15 2009, 03:27 PM

Need recommendation for an integrated amp + a CD player. Budget is around 10k for the two.

I auditioned the Naim Nait 5i + the Naim CD player but was not blown away by it. Felt no emotion from the music. I am currently using Diamond 9.1 speakers. I have another audition set up this week to test the Rega Apollo + the Rega Mira 3 but not hoping for much after testing the Naim.

Hopefully someone can suggest another system to audition that would match the Diamonds. Thanks.

This post has been edited by bashir3: Feb 16 2009, 09:33 AM

Diamond is budget system, cant really match with Naim or Rega. You need to upgrade the speaker like Epos, Proac or Sonus Faber then you will be blown away. Diamonds limits your system. If you wana keep the diamond, try electronics from CA, Marantz or Nad.

Sorry but I disagree. Yes Diamond 9.1 is a budget speaker but I once had a Cambridge Audio P500 power amp driving these speakers and using my reciever as the preamp. I was totally blown away by the sound it produced. The only problem was that it only sounded great around 2am till 6am in the morning. So then I decided to get the NAD C372 due to its high power reserve but that sounded bad 24x7.

So now I'm looking for a higher end intergrated amp to make these babies sing again but so far have been dissapointed.

P/S: If anyone has the Cambridge Audio P500 + A500, please let me know if you want to sell it.

only sounded great around 2am till 6am in the morning? U mean the listening environment during these time?

If u're looking for a upgrade from your Diamond 9.1, I would suggest u to upgrade the speaker instead of amp + CDP, heard from many seasoned audiophile, for the same amount of money and u gotta choose between CDP, AMP and Speaker, always opt for speaker, it does return with significant improvement.

If u favor the Diamond 9.1 warm sound, the next best upgrade would be ATC SCM7 or Sonus Faber Concertino Domus. IMHO to spend 10k driving the Diamond 9.1, would be abit wasted.

Perfect hifi is doing a promotional package of Concertino Domus + Audio Analogue combo at RM9999, go and have an audition, it may suits u

Do you know why your system sounded best from 2am till 6am? I strongly believe it is due to electricity consumption. Starting midnight (on weekdays I would say) mostly people are on bed and this is the time when electricity is least consumed around your neighborhood. Less electricity consumption means less electricity fluctuation, hence the improvement you found on your system. Maybe you could try experimenting some power conditioner or power cables.

Well, maybe you knew this and sorry if I am like explaining ABC to you. But again, using 10k electronics to drive 9.1s will limit your electronics. Your 10k electronics will need better judgment. I am not against Wharfy as myself is a proud owner of 9.1s

Cheers.

Yup I have seen the promotion and will be going there soon. Need to check out how much a Cremona Auditor M costs.

I have tried a power conditioner and it makes the sound better during the day but makes it worse then it was during the night. Somehow I feel it limits the current flowing from the mains into the amp. The reason I wanted a good amp so that it could deal with these power fluctuations since it would have a better power supply using better components and transformer.

Guess I was hoping for too much!!!

Nah you are not hoping too much, the journey of finding the suitable sound is rather exhausting. But too bad I am into Home Cinema, can't really help here. Maybe you ought to start a thread for this, there are many sifus out there willing to help.

Good luck mate

all i can say is the journey of seeking the so called 'right sound' is endless.
but after 8 years into stereo hifi , i still on the path.

its important to remind yrself that audio is not about expensive gears = good /balance sound.

it requires lotsa patience , time along the journey to acquire the knowledge of room treatment (sound diffusion/reflection from wall/floor/ceiling), amp/ speaker/hifi rack material, weight & positioning, basic principles of amplifier, sound matching/complement with each of yr gears from power cables, interconnects, passive/active pre-amp, power amp, analog Turn tables, solid-state/valve amplifiers, types of vacuum tubes/ solid state transistor sound, balance/ power conditioner, plugs&sockets n etc etc.

too much to mention about..
afterall its not just about audio , i am happy to meet and share with ppl with the same interest /hobby.

I'm interested in these 3 models of entry level avr.

pioneer vsx-516, vsx-517, vsx-518

which 1 is the best choice?

thank you.

Hi all.,just wan to ask.,does anybody know what is the current price for Mission M33i..

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Added on February 21, 2009, 11:07 pmHi all.,just wan to ask.,does anybody know what is the current price for Mission M33i..

This post has been edited by Jibek: Feb 21 2009, 11:07 PM

Greetings:
I am planning to get a sound system(home theatre).. Budget : 1.5 k - 2.5 k pls recommend me a few models between this price range . Currently i got this speaker in my mind http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers...es/224&cl=my,en ... Please dont laugh at me .. i totally gt no idea on this kind of audio stuff .. i am a hardware enthusiasm..

Thanks in advance

Emmm .... any guys here got the idea how much does PMC TB2i cost right now?

Hey Guys,

Is HDMI Digital Video Switching In/Out important for Home Threater system ?

How you guy think of Sony Home Threater System (HT-DDW3000) ?

http://www.sony-asia.com/product/ht-ddw3000

is this good ?

Guys, need some advice.

I got a DENON PMA 700 amp to replace my old NAD that went bust awhile ago.

Now looking for a pair of speakers to match the DENON. Right now, I'm using my trusty Wharfedale Diamond 8.1s but looking to upgrade.

Price should be within the 1.5 - 1.6K. Can probably stretch it a bit, but not by much.

I've auditioned the AE Neo 1 and the Quad11L. Anything else within that range that would be good partner to the DENON?

Monitor Audio BR2, Epos M5, used Epos M12.2. Good choice for the Quad 11

Thanks for the info. I'm leaning towards the Quads as well. Anywhere I demo a pair. Was at Amcorp mall, but they only had the Maple finish. Looking for one in Piano Black.


Rgds

So far local I have only seen maple finish. Don't think so they have piano finish.

Hi All Hifi Sifus,

I have question about CD connection.

Do you guys think that CD player connect to AVR using coaxial is better off than conventional using inter-connect to a pure hifi amp?

I always think that CD player to AVR is the better choice as signal transfer is in digital, less distortion. Correct me if I m wrong. But then, hifi amp is supposed to be more musical, true?



Thanks in advance.

Perhaps few more rounds of auditions with the other mentioned options such as Epos and MA as well.