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Gear / Technical Help => Playback Forum => Topic started by: bagtagsell on January 18, 2005, 11:04:19 AM
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I've never had a good playback system. And it seems like it is going to be my next step in musical gear enjoyment. I want to do 2 channels right now, with an option to go to 5. If I have $500 to throw around what would be some good recomendations?
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Oade has some Tannoy 5.1 speakers advertised on his site...I did not see a price, but found the same set new on ebay for roughly 300$..which would leave you about 200$ for a decent reciever....
I think that would be an excellent place to start. I'm sure that others have posted recievers, or CAN post recommendations on recievers in that price range...I assume you already have a cd player?
edit: or you could look into these speakers for starters..i just noticed you said start on 2.1 setup... http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=33764.0
that would leave you close to 400$ for a reciever..maybe one of the lower strX000es sonys used somehwere? im not exactly sure of their prices...
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cambridge soundworks has great deals in their b stock and open box department
they have cclearance on line as well
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Antique, but really nice. I have one, and it rocks... Sony TA-E1000ESD
http://makeashorterlink.com/?B5231244A
Also, B&K amp. I use the ST-140, a 2x70 job. But this is nicer: B&K ST-202+
http://makeashorterlink.com/?B5731344A
I have the 2 pieces above and paid $350 for them together. You can find nice starter speakers at about $200/pari methinks...
Terry
PS, couldn't find either on AudioGon...
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What do you already have for your playback system? If you're starting from scratch with a $500 budget I'd suggest that you look into buying a source, headphones and a headphone amp and then add speakers, preamp and later when you've got a little more to spend. For around $300 - $350 you should be able to get a cheap source (Toshiba 3900 would be great), nice headphones (AKG, Sennheiser, Grado, etc) and a headphone amp. IMHO you'll get way more bang for your buck this way.
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I got zip. Is this the right order of buying.
1. cd player
2. reciever
3. speakers
I listen to a lot of my music on my computer. I have a soundblaster audigy soundcard. Would I need to replace that, and buy everything else? Does anyone have any recomendations for that?
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I got zip. Is this the right order of buying.
1. cd player
2. reciever
3. speakers
I listen to a lot of my music on my computer. I have a soundblaster audigy soundcard. Would I need to replace that, and buy everything else? Does anyone have any recomendations for that?
bags;
there are several cd/dvd/dvd-a/sacd combo players for under $200. that would be my first purchase.
marc
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I got zip. Is this the right order of buying.
1. cd player
2. reciever
3. speakers
I listen to a lot of my music on my computer. I have a soundblaster audigy soundcard. Would I need to replace that, and buy everything else? Does anyone have any recomendations for that?
Like Marc said my first step would be to purchase a source and move on from there. Given your budget I'd look for a Toshiba 3900 which can be found for around $60, great sound for the price. I'm sure others can recommend some speaker / reciever suggestions, also keep in mind you need to reserve part of your buget for cables which can make a pretty dramatic difference in sound. Good luck with your search, if you think the taping upgrade but is addictive just wait until the hifi upgrade bug kicks in. :)
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toshiba 3960 is cd/dvd only and is $60 or so
the 4960 is cd/dvd/dvda/sacd and is a little more but still *very* reasonable...
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toshiba 3960 is cd/dvd only and is $60 or so
the 4960 is cd/dvd/dvda/sacd and is a little more but still *very* reasonable...
How does the transport compare? If memory serves correct the 3900 was manufactured by Toshiba and the 4900 was an OEM with a very different transport and such.
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I have the Samsung HD841 which is either an OEM of the 4960 or vice versa, but on audio circle...there is a long thread about the same type of mods that the 3960 has and that the unit is also a great unit for the price....I have no personal opinions yet, as I am waiting for my receiver to show back up so I can test it :P
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=12613&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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toshiba 3960 is cd/dvd only and is $60 or so
the 4960 is cd/dvd/dvda/sacd and is a little more but still *very* reasonable...
How does the transport compare? If memory serves correct the 3900 was manufactured by Toshiba and the 4900 was an OEM with a very different transport and such.
I haven't heard the 4960 at all... 3960 is a steal, sounds great... I can hardly listen to my dat's this thing sounds so good
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I have the Samsung HD841 which is either an OEM of the 4960 or vice versa, but on audio circle...there is a long thread about the same type of mods that the 3960 has and that the unit is also a great unit for the price....I have no personal opinions yet, as I am waiting for my receiver to show back up so I can test it :P
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=12613&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Great info Nick. It seems like a great deal for around $100.
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toshiba 3960 is cd/dvd only and is $60 or so
the 4960 is cd/dvd/dvda/sacd and is a little more but still *very* reasonable...
How does the transport compare? If memory serves correct the 3900 was manufactured by Toshiba and the 4900 was an OEM with a very different transport and such.
I haven't heard the 4960 at all... 3960 is a steal, sounds great... I can hardly listen to my dat's this thing sounds so good
I agree, I had a 3960 for a little bit and was very impressed by the sound quality line out. I eventually moved to a Pioneer DV-563a so I could have SACD and DVD-A support, but the 3960 was a great bargain.
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Thanks. I think I'll pick up the 4960, its on newegg for $119. Does anyone have any reciever/speakers recomendation. I have gift cards to circuit city. But I don't know if they would have anything decent.
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Thanks. I think I'll pick up the 4960, its on newegg for $119. Does anyone have any reciever/speakers recomendation. I have gift cards to circuit city. But I don't know if they would have anything decent.
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homevdeo&1110665965
Audiogon is your friend. :)
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Depending on your listening goals, consider a nice set of headphones and possibly a headphone amp. I do much of my listening in my home office, a tiny room, with only me listening. Given that situation, headphones are a great option. If you want to entertain groups of people, of course they won't work. Just wanted to say consider your playback needs before deciding on your gear.
FWIW, I run Waveterminal 2496 digi-out > smART D/IO DAC > AKG K501s