Setting up my hifi

SuhasG · #21 14th June 2008, 09:53 PM

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

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SuhasG · #22 14th June 2008, 09:56 PM

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

I would suggest to spare more funds for speakers, it should be around 50 - 75 K, this single investment will provide you years and years of joy. A 50 K bookshelf is better than a 50 K floor stander.

If required cut the budget towards a dedicated CDP, you can manage with a good DVDP from Philips, Pioneer, Samsung for a while. With Music servers catching on and Hi Resolution download a reality , you will be sure looking for a decent DAC one day or other and then there won't be any takers for your 18K NAD CDP! Go with a DVDP now and start saving for your future DAC.

Also consider a pre owned amp , that way you get a much better product than entry level amo (new) while still remaining within the budget.

Hope this helps.

Regards

SUhas

deepakgang · #23 14th June 2008, 10:11 PM

Hummm thats useful info.
I was anyways thinking of a used Amp (i have an offer for Arcam delta 290 .. how does it sound?)

I will then try go shift some of my budget to speakers...again regarding Standmounts I have the question about the bass handling capability
though I agree that the same price SM will be much VFM than FS.

I will tell my experience once I do my auditions. Its all talking and no action from me for some more time coz a little busy with things.

Also another question - Im travelling to UK next month. Would anyone suggest to buy anything frm there. (used + tax etc)

SuhasG · #24 14th June 2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakgang

...again regarding Standmounts I have the question about the bass handling capability

If you are more towards 'bass' then do audition Dyna 52 book shelf ( 50K or less. for a new)

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakgang

IAlso another question - Im travelling to UK next month. Would anyone suggest to buy anything frm there. (used + tax etc)

Try to get a new Oppo Universal player provided you can manage to get it below Rs 10K after paying taxes and duties in both the countries.

Hope this helps

Regards,

SUhas

gopi · #25 15th June 2008, 01:12 PM

If you are going to UK there are few deals that you might be interested in:
Arcam CD73T is for 300 pounds - thats about 26k in hifigear.co.uk
There is one awesome HT deal, not sure if you are interested.
Arcam AVR280 + Arcam DV135 for 1000 pounds thats about 85k compared to close to 2lakhs here.

deepakgang · #26 15th June 2008, 01:38 PM

All - Thanks

I will keep lookin into the website gopi once i go there. ( I am looking for a stereo set up now)
What do you all think of Arcam delta 290 (75w)

reignofchaos · #27 15th June 2008, 02:09 PM

Where are you located? If in bangalore, I strongly suggest you listen to the Ushers once.

As far as source is concerned, take a look at chinese DACs. Some of them are really good value for money.

deepakgang · #28 15th June 2008, 02:14 PM

I am planning for the Usher audition at ARN Systems soon..
Source is fine .. I need a good Amp .. used

reignofchaos · #29 15th June 2008, 02:22 PM

Arcams are good value for money but you can do way way better for 30 grand. Someone is selling a Plinius 8200 in the forums. Might cost a bit more but that is one hell of an amp. You'd want to take a look at it.

deepakgang · #30 15th June 2008, 04:22 PM

That wud be too costly for me..
I have asked for the price. lets see

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