QUOTE(gsuave @ Sep 14 2006, 06:05 PM)
Hi ppl,
I am very new to hi-fi, but I wanted to set up a hi-fi system. I listen mostly to jazz which have a lot of vocal emphasis, as well as to big bands.
Depending on mood, I am into rock/alternative as well.
So, given this, which player, what speakers, which cables, what ampliers, which shop and how much?
Well, if you have anything that you need to unload due to upgrades, please also PM me with you offer.
...well, the overall damage I am looking is between RM4000-RM5000. If the sound is good and the set up can be under RM3000, that'll good.
My two cents:
1. Start with the spks. Why? Because they type of amp required will depend on the spks. Eg if you have spks with sensitivity of 100dB/w then a good 20w amp is sufficient. On the other hand if sensitivity is 80dB then better to get something more powerful.
2. Floorstanders are preferred coz even with bookshelf spks you need stands to get their potential best.
3. Go and listen to as many systems as you can using the same tracks, and make notes of each audition (what you like and dont like) before deciding what you want to buy.
4. Keep your system as simple as possible. Eg one cdp/ multiformat player, one integrated amp and a pair of spks. I have heard too many under-performing expensive, big and complicated systems. For power, plug your equipment into a distribution bar without on/off switches, LED and fuse.
5. Try to put the rig on a dedicated hifi rack preferably metal frame and wooden shelves. Some basic cabling but nothing expensive is required. The professional cable companies (those who are the REAL cable manufacturers eg Canare, Mogami, Klotz, Belden) make very good cables and a very cheap price.
6. Accessories to avoid: cones/ tips under equipment, plates under spks and rack (if you need to prevent the spikes from destroying your floor, use a 1 sen coin instead of a brass plate or even change the spikes to flat head screws), after market power cords, power line conditioner/ filter. The aforementioned under-performing systems have too many such accessories.
7. Final tip: Never to stack your equipment on top of each other, spend time moving the spks around until you get a solid image in the middle (when the left and right channels converge). If you have a new system, the first 100-200 hours will sound terrible as this is the running in period. After that, the potential will start to emerge.
Have fun.
Mar 8 2006, 12:10 PM
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