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Hi-Fi Please Recommend... a Hifi Stereo System V2, Pls state your budget pls!!!
SkyCaptain
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Sep 5 2019, 12:12 PM
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I listened to KEF Q550 paired with Cambridge Audio Topaz integrated amp. They sound just like my previous audition. Bass is muddied, mids doesn't pop out, sound stage is unexciting. Maybe it's more suited for home theatre.
Anyone with experience with Linn speakers?
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sonerin
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Sep 5 2019, 12:13 PM
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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Sep 5 2019, 12:08 PM) I don't quite like the sound signature of Q Acoustics 3020i, haven't heard the 3050i yet. Thanks for the tip. Might stop.by when I'm in the neighbourhood. Floor stander is very different from bookshelf. You need to try
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voscar
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Sep 5 2019, 01:52 PM
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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Sep 5 2019, 12:12 PM) I listened to KEF Q550 paired with Cambridge Audio Topaz integrated amp. They sound just like my previous audition. Bass is muddied, mids doesn't pop out, sound stage is unexciting. Maybe it's more suited for home theatre. Anyone with experience with Linn speakers? Topaz AM5 or AM10? These two are entry level amplifier 20-30W, lower power than PM6006. Btw, which aspect of the QA 3020i you dislikes? Treble? Bass?
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Topet
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Sep 5 2019, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Sep 5 2019, 12:12 PM) I listened to KEF Q550 paired with Cambridge Audio Topaz integrated amp. They sound just like my previous audition. Bass is muddied, mids doesn't pop out, sound stage is unexciting. Maybe it's more suited for home theatre. Anyone with experience with Linn speakers? have you try ATC speaker?
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SkyCaptain
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Sep 5 2019, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(voscar @ Sep 5 2019, 01:52 PM) Topaz AM5 or AM10? These two are entry level amplifier 20-30W, lower power than PM6006. Btw, which aspect of the QA 3020i you dislikes? Treble? Bass? Topaz 5 that pumps out 25W/channel. QUOTE(Topet @ Sep 5 2019, 02:54 PM) have you try ATC speaker? Is this brand also carried by Hiway Laser? If yes, then I had listened to it before.
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Topet
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Sep 5 2019, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Sep 5 2019, 06:50 PM) Topaz 5 that pumps out 25W/channel. Is this brand also carried by Hiway Laser? If yes, then I had listened to it before. Yeah, I should've bought ATC instead of KEF.
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SkyCaptain
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Sep 5 2019, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE(Topet @ Sep 5 2019, 07:55 PM) Yeah, I should've bought ATC instead of KEF. ATC mahal, bang. Which KEF model are you comparing against?
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dwRK
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Sep 5 2019, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE(Topet @ Sep 5 2019, 07:55 PM) Yeah, I should've bought ATC instead of KEF. I remember the old atc studio monitors are very hard to match/drive properly...I doubt the Marantz can do it justice
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dwRK
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Sep 5 2019, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Sep 5 2019, 09:16 PM) ATC mahal, bang. Which KEF model are you comparing against? You happy with Marantz and Tannoy... just get it and chill with it first lor... Personally I gravitate towards bookshelfs because it's easier to get excellent imaging and midrange with good rhythm and pace, and when supplemented with a good sub, you get a very fullrange high end sound for not much money. I find it amazing listening to small speakers that sounds big and punches above its weight class... I can understand your point in not spending money on stands that doesn't do anything...but you are really trading up for some of the virtues of the book shelfs. If you disect some of the Wilson Audios and grand utopias... they are really "bookshelfs" +"sub"...
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Topet
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Sep 6 2019, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Sep 5 2019, 09:16 PM) ATC mahal, bang. Which KEF model are you comparing against? Tau mahal, tapi menyesal la jugak bila Kenny suggest ATC I don't listen and straight buy Q700. Past is past, make do with what I got nowadays.
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jimbet1337
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Sep 6 2019, 08:46 PM
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Abang2 pakai amp apa for ATC ya? Been eyeing SCM11 for quite sometime
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loon1031
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Sep 7 2019, 11:18 AM
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Thinking to get a budget stereo integrated amplifier with optical and coaxial input .
Budget RM2.5k max. Any choices?
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voscar
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Sep 8 2019, 12:10 AM
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QUOTE(loon1031 @ Sep 7 2019, 11:18 AM) Thinking to get a budget stereo integrated amplifier with optical and coaxial input . Budget RM2.5k max. Any choices? Marantz PM6006, Yamaha A-S501
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SkyCaptain
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Sep 8 2019, 12:29 AM
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QUOTE(dwRK @ Sep 5 2019, 09:18 PM) I remember the old atc studio monitors are very hard to match/drive properly...I doubt the Marantz can do it justice I chatted with Hiway Laser boss. He concurs that the lower end Marantz amps can't power ATC speakers properly. QUOTE(jimbet1337 @ Sep 6 2019, 08:46 PM) Abang2 pakai amp apa for ATC ya? Been eyeing SCM11 for quite sometime Kalo tanya abam Hiway Laser, pakai ATC punya amp sajalah. Tak usah pikir2.
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Topet
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Sep 8 2019, 08:00 AM
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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Sep 8 2019, 12:29 AM) I chatted with Hiway Laser boss. He concurs that the lower end Marantz amps can't power ATC speakers properly. Kalo tanya abam Hiway Laser, pakai ATC punya amp sajalah. Tak usah pikir2. Hahahaha..semua ATC senang cerita.
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loon1031
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Sep 10 2019, 03:11 PM
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QUOTE(voscar @ Sep 8 2019, 12:10 AM) Marantz PM6006, Yamaha A-S501 How about Onkyo A-9010? What is character of Marantz PM6006 and Yamaha A-S501?
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voscar
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Sep 10 2019, 06:40 PM
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QUOTE(loon1031 @ Sep 10 2019, 03:11 PM) How about Onkyo A-9010? What is character of Marantz PM6006 and Yamaha A-S501? I'm using Onkyo A-9010 now, it's not a musical amp, overly focus on mid vocal. Not my taste tbh. If you don't mind secondhand 9010 you let me know, about 1 year usage only. I'm plan for upgrade but no rush.
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loon1031
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Sep 11 2019, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE(voscar @ Sep 10 2019, 06:40 PM) I'm using Onkyo A-9010 now, it's not a musical amp, overly focus on mid vocal. Not my taste tbh. If you don't mind secondhand 9010 you let me know, about 1 year usage only. I'm plan for upgrade but no rush. Thanks for offer me, now I still under survey. And I still not yet audit 9010. Where is your location? I am from Penang
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voscar
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Sep 11 2019, 05:25 PM
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QUOTE(loon1031 @ Sep 11 2019, 02:52 PM) Thanks for offer me, now I still under survey. And I still not yet audit 9010. Where is your location? I am from Penang PJ, but I may going back Penang quite frequent lately. If interested then PM me discuss privately, no rush, consider wisely. Thanks.
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SkyCaptain
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Sep 22 2019, 03:16 PM
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Abang2 sekalian, I ended up with Linn Majik 140s.
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