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They, and all the other suppliers of TVs, should probably be removed from the 'Important Stuff' sticky at the top of this very page then.
Suggestions for a 2.1 System
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They, and all the other suppliers of TVs, should probably be removed from the 'Important Stuff' sticky at the top of this very page then.
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Have a look here:
http://www.audiopartnership.com/company.html
The parent company is Audio PArtnership, which is owned by RS.
Monitor audio speakers + arcam amp for £200 = bargain.
But that is my old system and Im keeping it for use as a bedroom system in a few years. Amp a touch over £100 and speakers less than £100, shows it can be done. Plus the relevant cables will cost you about £30.
But that is my old system and Im keeping it for use as a bedroom system in a few years. Amp a touch over £100 and speakers less than £100, shows it can be done. Plus the relevant cables will cost you about £30.
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Yup, 10 years ago RS staff knew what they were talking about, but now they are as bad as other high street chains.
Whats the model numbers or those? Ive noticed Arcam are v expensive.
I bought a Arcam Alpha 9 integrated off a mate for £100, new was £500.
I'd just go 2nd hand on somewhere like the bay TBH.
Personally i'd be looking for older arcam amps like alpha 6's or 7's or possibly eve the Cambridge amps mentioned above.
Speakers wise all those Asprilla mentioned would be more than fine.
Also, i'd consider Wharfedales (probably Pacific and Pacific Evo models) as the one's i've used all seemed to provide decent performance levels.
Indeed, there were some Evo's on the MM recently for a touch over £70 which seemed a decent price to me.
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Personally i'd be looking for older arcam amps like alpha 6's or 7's or possibly eve the Cambridge amps mentioned above.
Speakers wise all those Asprilla mentioned would be more than fine.
Also, i'd consider Wharfedales (probably Pacific and Pacific Evo models) as the one's i've used all seemed to provide decent performance levels.
Indeed, there were some Evo's on the MM recently for a touch over £70 which seemed a decent price to me.
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They have tended to do budget speakers and cheap electrics that i would most definately not recommend.
However the Pacific's were their most recent attempt (might even be there first TBH) to offer higher quality build and sound.
In this respect i personally thought they succeeded and after auditioning various kef, linn, cyrus, b&w, mission, mordaunt short and jm speakers i came to the conclusion that the Wharfedales offered the best mix of detail and range while doing it for a good price.
I use the largest speakers in the original Pacific series. They offer great imaging and detail without sacrificing dynamic weight and speed.
The original Pacific enclosures look a little dated but that is pretty much what the next step (the 'Evo' range) rectified with it's curved cabinets and better applied veneers.
For the money they turned out to be an excellent buy and compared to similarly priced Kef and Mission (pretty much the market leaders at the time) models they were much better IMO.
That said, i'd try and audition some so you get an idea of what's out there. You will know the sound you like. I know it took me a while to settle on all the kit i have. I think it's been at least 6 or 7 generational changes!
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However the Pacific's were their most recent attempt (might even be there first TBH) to offer higher quality build and sound.
In this respect i personally thought they succeeded and after auditioning various kef, linn, cyrus, b&w, mission, mordaunt short and jm speakers i came to the conclusion that the Wharfedales offered the best mix of detail and range while doing it for a good price.
I use the largest speakers in the original Pacific series. They offer great imaging and detail without sacrificing dynamic weight and speed.
The original Pacific enclosures look a little dated but that is pretty much what the next step (the 'Evo' range) rectified with it's curved cabinets and better applied veneers.
For the money they turned out to be an excellent buy and compared to similarly priced Kef and Mission (pretty much the market leaders at the time) models they were much better IMO.
That said, i'd try and audition some so you get an idea of what's out there. You will know the sound you like. I know it took me a while to settle on all the kit i have. I think it's been at least 6 or 7 generational changes!
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