Budget Hi Fi question .....

[Brandane]

Seems I have the same system as a few others, in the Denon. Mine looks like a previous version of the one in FabFoodie's link, being the RCD-M37DAB. It is paired with Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 speakers, and the sound is as good as I can get given that I live in a flat with dodgy soundproofing - so a bit of consideration for neighbours is required. Sound quality over quantity was a big factor when I decided on that system, and I am not disappointed.

 

[Fab Foodie]

The Denon seems to be becoming a winner!

I'm assuming that any computer/mp3 player whatever can be plugged into the USB?

 

[raleighnut]

I'd think so, my new Denon CD player has a USB port on the front so that it uses the CDs chip to decode the digital signal.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

At home I run my music either through the soundbase on the TV or, in mono, through my Acoustic Image head and cabinet.

In all instances I get texts from tlh and her children telling me to "Turn the music down. Now!"

 

[raleighnut]

You all remember how in Spinal Tap the Amps go all the way up to 11.....................For some reason the QUAD 44 goes up to 22

 

[srw]

The Denon seems to be becoming a winner!

I'm assuming that any computer/mp3 player whatever can be plugged into the USB?

My memory is that the USB can take anything non Apple - but since there's an AUX input why bother?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I fancied a Denon system for the office but that style is too deep for a shelf so I went for a Yamaha in the end, great bit of kit and not too pricey either. Yeah I got orange too!

 

[Profpointy]

how about any vaguely respectable amp off fleabay, an apple (or 3.5mm jack) to phono cable to plug in your ipod or PC, and a pair of half-decent speakers off fleabay as well.

 

[slowmotion]

I fancied a Denon system for the office but that style is too deep for a shelf so I went for a Yamaha in the end, great bit of kit and not too pricey either. Yeah I got orange too!

I'm so disappointed. It looks worse than my bowl of mayonnaise.

 

[Fab Foodie]

how about any vaguely respectable amp off fleabay, an apple (or 3.5mm jack) to phono cable to plug in your ipod or PC, and a pair of half-decent speakers off fleabay as well.

Don't do fleabay .....

 

[cisamcgu]

I really think the Denon is the way to go. Mine is very old (probably around 15 years) and it is used now as the CD transport only, as the volume control became crackly. It is paired with a NAD 316BEE amp and a pair of vintage Wharfdale Dentons - sounds pretty good to my old ears.

 

[Stephenite]

The Denon seems to be becoming a winner!

I'm assuming that any computer/mp3 player whatever can be plugged into the USB?

The Denon, and a Chromecast Audio dongle.

 

[Fab Foodie]

AND THE WINNER IS!

The Denon, The Q Acoustic 3010s.

Thanks all, it's great when you start to get some consistent advice, went into the store, they demo'd the system and I paid. Stretched the Budget, but sooo worth it. It'll blow her mind!

 

[slowmotion]

Splendid!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Splendid!

Even Mrs FF thought it worth the outlay! Must have been good!