Home Audio... What system you guys running?

[R32UK]

Robin... I though evenone knew Cambridge Audio was manufactured by Richer Sounds 

Hence any visit to them would always result in "... but sir have you tried the comparable Cambridge Audio which in my eyes is a much better system" line  An if you listened VERY carefully you would hear the feint sound of dollars ringing in the salesmans ears from the extra commission he would get. 

[rich83]

Cambridge Audio

I'm a great believer in listening to the music rather than just the sound system.

This! 

[RedRobin]

Robin... I though evenone knew Cambridge Audio was manufactured by Richer Sounds 

Hence any visit to them would always result in "... but sir have you tried the comparable Cambridge Audio which in my eyes is a much better system" line  An if you listened VERY carefully you would hear the feint sound of dollars ringing in the salesmans ears from the extra commission he would get. 

....I sold the Cambridge amp and kept the Quad amp. 

[R32UK]

Robin... I though evenone knew Cambridge Audio was manufactured by Richer Sounds 

Hence any visit to them would always result in "... but sir have you tried the comparable Cambridge Audio which in my eyes is a much better system" line  An if you listened VERY carefully you would hear the feint sound of dollars ringing in the salesmans ears from the extra commission he would get. 

....I sold the Cambridge amp and kept the Quad amp. 

 

That looks like a superb setup which serves the purpose! you dont need to spend a shed load to get a good quality set up.... but If I did have a shed load, these would be top of my list 

[rich83]

They are not worth £55,000 of anyones money.

[R32UK]

They are not worth £55,000 of anyones money.

I agree.. although for many this is just peanuts. Much more could be done to help society, but I doubt it will. I digress.

[Boothy]

I've been using a Rotel amp and CD player bi-wired to a set of B&W 602 speakers. Had it for nearly 7 year and it still impresses me immensely. Capable of playing everything and anything with gusto.

[R32UK]

I've been using a Rotel amp and CD player bi-wired to a set of B&W 602 speakers. Had it for nearly 7 year and it still impresses me immensely. Capable of playing everything and anything with gusto.

That sounds like a nice set up... listened to quite a few rotel amps and they always sound sweet 

Any pics of the 602's?

[Boothy]

I've been using a Rotel amp and CD player bi-wired to a set of B&W 602 speakers. Had it for nearly 7 year and it still impresses me immensely. Capable of playing everything and anything with gusto.

That sounds like a nice set up... listened to quite a few rotel amps and they always sound sweet 

Any pics of
the 602's?

[R32UK]

 

very nice... I do like the subtle changes they made to the s3 over the s2. Same colour as mine also 

these really can mix it up as and when required!

[h4rdy]

I bought the Q Acoustics 2010i and matching centre at Christmas to replace my ageing B&W M1's. Superb bit of kit for the dosh. My local 'proper' hifi shop, Deco Audio in Aylesbury, rate them very highly and they stock stuff that makes the MK5 look like a Robin Reliant.
Partnered with a Pioneer VSX-921, Marantz CD6003 (superb), PS3 (movies), B&W PV1 Sub and a Michell GyroDec Turntable/ADL GT40 DAC/Headphone/Pre Amp, Sonos wireless system.
I may get rid of the Sub and upgrade to the 2020i or 2050i Q Acoustics as they really are that good.
Defo recommend the Speakers and Amp though.

[PSW]

Monitor audio gr60's speakers caspian m series cd player Yamaha rx- v3800 amp b&w asw675 sub  chord signature speaker cables and interconnects  russ andrews power cables etc etc etc ....Dogs danglies.    Your system is only as good as your weakest link  so be prepared to spend £££s

[rich83]

Ive got a few bose systems and i cannot fault them. They sound great, and take up very very little room. 

[pipston]

If you buy BOSE you are an idiot.

Calm down Pippy, no need to offend people with such an outlandish opinion. I've got some Bose headphone and I think they're very good. They replaced some Sennheisers and I thought they were on par with some Grado 'phones I tried. More fool me though eh.

Bose market their products to the über style conscious, so whilst they might not appeal to hardcore audiophiles they probably do appeal to people who want a system that integrates into their home decor without creating much impact. But then you probably think these kind of people are idiots too...

okay, perhaps idiot is slightly strong (apologies to all offended), my point is that people buy BOSE not because they're great speakers, but because BOSE are very good marketeers and are therefore able to overcharge for the products they make because people buy into their 'brand' - it always staggers to believe me that people will pay me great sums of money to advise them on which products to have in their homes and then request that we supply BOSE, even after ive explained they're not something i would recommend. A bit like trying to tell someone with an iPhone to go over to Android!

Just the same as Apple are great marketeers, and i will be the first to admit that i dont buy apple products because they're better than any other brand (although i kid myself into hoping this is the case) i buy them because they are great marketeers. therefore i will gladly also call myself an idiot 

[pipston]

Robin... I though evenone knew Cambridge Audio was manufactured by Richer Sounds 

Hence any visit to them would always result in "... but sir have you tried the comparable Cambridge Audio which in my eyes is a much better system" line  An if you listened VERY carefully you would hear the feint sound of dollars ringing in the salesmans ears from the extra commission he would get. 

....I sold the Cambridge amp and kept the Quad amp. 

QUAD are a top brand! the bbc and royal albert hall use them for amplification.