Setting up my hifi

deepakgang · #11 11th June 2008, 12:54 AM

yeah but a bit confused as the Arcam has a 50w rating per channel? Will it drive the speakers easily...

And btw - Im from Bangalore in case any good offers are there

soundsgreat · #12 11th June 2008, 12:59 AM

Hi,

Deepak Buddy ,There's always some offers in bangalore if you know where to look

, in any case since you are from bangalore if you need any help just PM !!

Couple of offers came to me last week including a Denon PMA -1055R and Marantz PM-7001 but didn't bother as I was not looking for any !!

Regards.

deepakgang · #13 11th June 2008, 12:08 PM

Thanks Mate.
As you now know my requirements, I am open to any offers.. Please do let me know in case anything comes across..Ill be keeping in touch with you as well..

Also any idea about Usher speakers. I have heard the 520s are a good VFM?

I also have a question about Int Amps - I have read great reviews about many amplifiers but when I check the power - they will be 40w - 50w range. Wont it make a difference to drive?

odyssey · #14 11th June 2008, 12:27 PM

Hi
You are welcome to come into ARN Systems on Coles road and listen to the USher 520's for yourself

best way to judge....

cheers
Sridhar

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakgang

Thanks Mate.
As you now know my requirements, I am open to any offers.. Please do let me know in case anything comes across..Ill be keeping in touch with you as well..

Also any idea about Usher speakers. I have heard the 520s are a good VFM?

I also have a question about Int Amps - I have read great reviews about many amplifiers but when I check the power - they will be 40w - 50w range. Wont it make a difference to drive?

dinyaar · #15 11th June 2008, 02:29 PM

Deepak,
There are tons of amps out there. Some are the 40/50 watters but there are also many 80/120 watt amps available. When u buy a bigger amp u have a larger choice in speakers. Of course watts is not everything but as far as SS amps go i would prefer a bigger High Current amp.
Speaker sensitivity and room size are of equal if not more importance in how loud ur system will go.

soundsgreat · #16 12th June 2008, 12:22 AM

Hi,

Sorry Dinyaar couldn't reply to you earlier !! I haven't heard Quad pre Dinyaar, What I heard is with the Pre built in Cd from them called CDP (CD with pre) the set-up was as mentioned previously !! 909 for 65K thats a steal !! I always thought that it costed over a lac as the 99 itself is around 55K (not very sure) !

As with the other pre's I have heard the NAD 160 pre (with my NAD 906 ) and frankly didn't come through as I expected it to be !! as with Rotel I have heard their 980 pre-power combo,The Mids and highs are good but loses on the bass when compared to the NAD 906 with the same pre !! also what I've noticed in all Rotel's is the lack of bass (meaning the bass is less compared to other Amps)

Regards.

deepakgang · #17 12th June 2008, 12:57 AM

I will be checking the quad 99s - yes they retail for around 59K.
Unfortunately its located in Mumbai. But fortunately one of my friend is travelling Mumbai next week. So lets see if he can take some time out.

Also used Jamo E855 are available in blore for 23K - should I be tempted?

Also what abt monoblocks:

Marantz in ebay

deepakgang · #18 14th June 2008, 01:28 AM

Too many choices means lot of confusion..
Finally I have decided on the below:

I will go for speaker audition and decide on SM or FloorStander speaker (~30K)
I will get a NAD/Marantz CDP (~18K)
Next is an integrated amplifier .. (because pre + power is too costly for me now and I can also save for the next component below

) (~40K)
A turntable ... (15K ???)

Chaps - keep the ideas pouring for each of the components

Cheers
Deepak

dinyaar · #19 14th June 2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakgang

Too many choices means lot of confusion..
Finally I have decided on the below:

I will go for speaker audition and decide on SM or FloorStander speaker (~30K)
I will get a NAD/Marantz CDP (~18K)
Next is an integrated amplifier .. (because pre + power is too costly for me now and I can also save for the next component below

) (~40K)
A turntable ... (15K ???)

Chaps - keep the ideas pouring for each of the components

Cheers
Deepak

Hi Deepak,
In that case how does a combo of say a Nad C352 + Marantz CD 6002+ Monitor Audio RS 1 sound!!
Go and audition buddy. Nothing like letting ur ears decide.
I read the prices u mentioned for various gear in this thread and i am a trifle surprised!! These are MRP and u will surely get decent discounts. The Quad dealer in Mumbai is a reasonable chap and should give u a fair deal if opting for quad and he should be able to get u Marantz(IMO super cdp s in every price category) too.
Regards

soundsgreat · #20 14th June 2008, 08:12 PM

Hi,

If you are opting for the Marantz CDP then please let me know as a friend of mine is planning on the dealership of Marantz products and has already got CD5001 for the testing (guess who's doing it

) !! So may be I can help you out with that ! Also if you'd drop by and Audition my towers it'll be great !!

Please do let me know !!

Regards.

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