Audiophile sound + mini systen size = Musical Fidelity X-150 + X-ray. (See page 44 of the November Stereophile.) For small speakers: Gallo Nucleus Solo. There you have it: Small, simple, within budget, and sounds good. Problem solved (for a Stereo system). Given the size constraints, I'm not sure you can do HT--unless maybe you do something "built in". Maybe in-wall or on-wall speakers? For all the "bells and whistles" you describe you will probably need to get a HT receiver, if anyone makes one small enough.
Help - Need Audiophile advice on small systems
Hey guys - I need some help - I want to give someone I know a really good Stereo system for a present. I would LIKE to give a real good quality audiophile system w/ all the latest Dolby Digital/EX /Pro Logic II/ DTS-ES/ NEO 6, DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD-RW, CD-RW, DTS-CD, VCD, MP3, multi channel surround bells and whistles, etc.
VERY Big problem - they have EXTREMELY limited space available (Very small studio/loft apartment). Due to that single fact - I need to find a quality MINI sized system.
I have never been impressed with mini or micro systems - I have never found one that came close to a full blown system. IMHO most seem to be made with the teen age rapper or gamer in mind rather than the audiophile.
Does anyone know of a really nice one they could recommend?
Looking through Bose, Cambridge, Sony, Pioneer, and B & O, just make my quest seem less likely....
Thanks for the help...
Rob
VERY Big problem - they have EXTREMELY limited space available (Very small studio/loft apartment). Due to that single fact - I need to find a quality MINI sized system.
I have never been impressed with mini or micro systems - I have never found one that came close to a full blown system. IMHO most seem to be made with the teen age rapper or gamer in mind rather than the audiophile.
Does anyone know of a really nice one they could recommend?
Looking through Bose, Cambridge, Sony, Pioneer, and B & O, just make my quest seem less likely....
Thanks for the help...
Rob
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Mapleshade http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/index.php just came out with a micro satellite system in their newest catalog. They redid the guts in the powered sub, and wiring to the pods. Check it out. |
If your looking to buy all in one there are a couple of really nice micro(or mini)systems out there. Denon has 2 and yamaha also has 2 nice ones. They are not what you would call audiophile, but good all the same and for a small room like you have mentioned they are more than adaqite. 2 very nice Denon models are the df-101 and the ud-m50. 2 very nice yamaha are the mcre500 and mcre300. The yamaha systems come with speakers, I'm not sure if the Denon ones do. If they don't come equipped with the speakers they do sell nice mission ones that complement the equipment nicely. Hope this helps a little. |
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