Radio/CD player. Whats the latest thinking ??

[Dave7]

I want the normal things eg bluetooth, FM/Dab.
Easy to use pre-sets
Looking to pay £300ish.
I called at our local hifi shop but his start at £650 which is more than I am willing to pay.
Any recommendations ?

 

[Fab Foodie]

I want the normal things eg bluetooth, FM/Dab.
Easy to use pre-sets
Looking to pay £300ish.
I called at our local hifi shop but his start at £650 which is more than I am willing to pay.
Any recommendations ?

If your budget can stretch...
I have bought a couple of these sets over the years. The combination gives true hi-fi quality sound at a very good price. There are cheaper options featuring the Denon with cheaper speakers, but the Q Acoustics are worthy of much higher spec feed (I also run a pair off a much more expensive system).
The speakers are not fussy about positioning and work well on bookshelves or stands in free space (just remove the foam bung in the rear port).

"Denon DM41 DAB (Silver) & Q Acoustics Q3020I (Walnut)" https://www.richersounds.com/denon-dm41-dab-silver-q-acoustics-q3020i-walnut.html

Actually...it's a sound bargain....

 

[cougie uk]

I just use Alexa and ask her to play whatever station.

 

[numbnuts]

@Dave7, not being rude or anything, but if your hearing isn't up to scratch paying a high price won't make the slightest difference. To be honist My HiFi is very nice, but my Sansa MP3 player can do a very good job.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

This has been recommended for years in its many generations, with good reason:

https://www.johnlewis.com/denon-d-m...UAZwzWgGHyn7SChUkmsaArNzEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[vickster]

How about something like this if not wanting to spend £400 odd on the arguably better Denon?
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewi...-player-wireless-connectivity/walnut/p3356211

 

[vickster]

This has been recommended for years in its many generations, with good reason:

https://www.johnlewis.com/denon-d-m...UAZwzWgGHyn7SChUkmsaArNzEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

That’s what @Fab Foodie posted with cheaper speakers

 

[Bonefish Blues]

That’s what @Fab Foodie posted with cheaper speakers

Ah yes, I see it now.

 

[Cycleops]

Another vote for Denon. Good stuff. You might be able to get something cheaper so have a listen and decide.

 

[derrick]

I want the normal things eg bluetooth, FM/Dab.
Easy to use pre-sets
Looking to pay £300ish.
I called at our local hifi shop but his start at £650 which is more than I am willing to pay.
Any recommendations ?

Thought CDs were obsolete. Alexa through a descent amp. all the music you will ever need.
Alexa chats to you as well

 

[vickster]

I just use Alexa and ask her to play whatever station.

Don't you need a pay subscription eg Amazon, Apple Music or Spotify to access actual songs or albums though, rather than just radio stations (I stream through freebie YouTube with annoying ads and listen to CDs in car/sometimes at home, never listen to radio, never have)

 

[derrick]

Don't you need a subscription eg Amazon or Spotify to access actual songs or albums though, rather than just radio stations (I stream through freebie YouTube with annoying ads and listen to CDs in car/sometimes at home, never listen to radio, never have)

Enough free music for most people, make your own playlist.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Thought CDs were obsolete. Alexa through a descent amp. all the music you will ever need.
Alexa chats to you as well

CD sales are increasing, interestingly.

 

[Dave7]

If your budget can stretch...
I have bought a couple of these sets over the years. The combination gives true hi-fi quality sound at a very good price. There are cheaper options featuring the Denon with cheaper speakers, but the Q Acoustics are worthy of much higher spec feed (I also run a pair off a much more expensive system).
The speakers are not fussy about positioning and work well on bookshelves or stands in free space (just remove the foam bung in the rear port).

"Denon DM41 DAB (Silver) & Q Acoustics Q3020I (Walnut)" https://www.richersounds.com/denon-dm41-dab-silver-q-acoustics-q3020i-walnut.html

Actually...it's a sound bargain....

Thanks for that but I really want an 'all in one' unit

 

[PeteXXX]

CD sales are increasing, interestingly.

Being outstripped by sales of vinyl, apparently, but a turntable is no good in a car.