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| 106.1 | It all depends....... | BAHTAT::SALLITT | Dave - @RKG & ICI, 0642432193 | Tue Jul 25 1989 11:37 | 3 |
| Are you looking for the best sound or as many sources, for you money?
Dave
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| 106.2 | This is probably a better explanation. | NEEPS::IRVINE | The Thing That Should Not Be | Tue Jul 25 1989 12:49 | 9 |
| The Best available sound with the devices mentioned at a cost of
�800 or less. The devices mentioned are the ones that I would be
most likely to use as I am slowly replacing all of vinyl with either
cassette or CD. I have used Tannoy Speakers with a full P.A., but
this does not mean I know anything about Hi-Fi's.
Thanks
Bob I.
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| 106.3 | You have some work to do | BAHTAT::SALLITT | Dave - @RKG & ICI, 0642432193 | Tue Jul 25 1989 15:16 | 35 |
| You will have problems getting all those sources and build a system
with good sound quality for �800. I'm not saying you can't get them;
it's just that if you want a system that'll go on giving you pleasure
you'll need to spend more. For instance....
CD �250 (the lowest you'll pay for a passable model, you only get
more bells and whistles and no better sound until you get to around
�500)
Amp �150 (something like the Arcam Alpha)
Tuner �140 (NAD4225 for example)
Speakers �100-150 (loads to choose from)
Double cassette player �400 (the cheapest good one from Aiwa, you
could probably get two singles for less and have better sound, though).
all adds up to �1040 at the cheapest estimate, and that's without
speaker stands and cable, for which you should set aside around
another �100. And a tuner needs a good aerial to give its best,
say �50 including installation. But you'd have a *nice* system.
See what I mean? If you can decide on which source is most important
to you, and add the others later, you'll end up with a more satisfying
system *and* stay within your present budget.
You can probably buy boxes that will work, in that when you turn
them on something resembling music may come out of the end, for
a lot less, of course. Whether or not you'll still want to use it
after three weeks is something else.
The brands I mention are only suggestions. Find yourself a good
dealer and book a dem; it's the only way to choose.
Have fun.
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| 106.4 | | NEEPS::IRVINE | The Thing That Should Not Be | Tue Jul 25 1989 17:43 | 19 |
| Thanks for the I/P, I shall keep your advice in mind when I start
the persuasion of my wife that a really do need a grand.. ;^)
But on the upside, the order that would make more sense to me would
be as follows:
o CD \ Together ofcourse
o Amp /
o Speakers
o Cassette
o Tuner
This way I can spread out the cost and keep the wife from throwing
a fit when she see's the plastic bill!!!
Thanx Again,
Bob I.
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| 106.5 | | LARVAE::JEFFERY | K-I-L-L-E-D, Revoked | Wed Jul 26 1989 10:39 | 13 |
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As .3; said, spreading money between too many different sources,
can be awkward. I can certainly vouch for the benefit of buying
the main source first, and then the rest a bit later. I really
*appreciate* my cassette deck after having to wait 2 years for it!!
(having been a poor student)
If you're unsure about the necessity for the expense, then do go
to a good dealer, and have him demonstrate the options.
Good luck
Mark.
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