HiFi - For The Audio Connoisseur

Hullo! I need some help with my home-theater/music-listening setup:

• I'm NOT an audiophile and very limited knowledge of audio, but I would like to find the best compromise with the hardware I'm dealing with
• speakers: old 2× TSM Puris 400
• video devices: Apple TV 4K + EPSON projector (wall mounted, away from amp and speakers)
• current amp: old Technics SU-X70 (I also use a Technics turntable attached to it)
• current streaming solution: Eve Play as AirPlay 2 receiver for Apple TV

Now, the Eve Play has proven unreliable and the company customer service is terrible. It is also very limited, but I can return it for full refund. I am looking at the following alternatives:

1. Replace the Eve Play with a Wiim Pro or Pro Plus, while keeping the Technics amp
2. Replace both the Eve Play and the amp with a Wiim Amp (not Amp Pro as it lacks AirPlay)
3. Replace my whole audio system with 2× HomePods (pls don't insult me!) or other AirPlay capable speakers (I would give away turntable compatibility this way)

I cannot run cables from my projector to the location of the amp/speakers, so please understand my constraint of having to use AirPlay 2.

Summing up, I'd like to know if:

• an old amp is still perfectly viable or a Wiim Amp could give any improvements?
• anyone has experience with a Wiim Pro or Pro Plus, for both music and movies?
• I think it's worth keeping the speakers: any downsides that I don't know of? I read that speakers don't really get old
• do you have any other suggestions?

Thank you in advance for any tips!

I decided on the middle-of-the-road Technics SL-1500C.

I’m nearly done setting it up, feels great to get back into vinyl. 😎👍🏻

I haven’t owned (or used) a turntable for some 30 odd years.

Now I want to get back in the game. Musts for me: direct drive, must be ready to play out of the box. Nice to have: bluetooth, phono preamp, USB I have no DJ ambitions but if controls ala the SL1200 are included I don’t mind but I will likely never use them.

I have pretty much narrowed it down to 3 turntables but they are in different price ranges and i’m not sure if more money will actually matter?

1. AT LP-5x. Looks nice, wont break the bank.
2. Technics SL-1500C. Pricey but looks nice too.
3. Cambridge Audio Alva TT v2. Breaks the bank but seems to have all the features.

Thoughts? Am I overlooking a turntable?

I've been eyeballing this for awhile now, and I'm probably going to buy one. But I haven't found one locally and I can't listen to it first.

Hi there…I currently have a Pioneer SX-770 receiver powering Kef K140 2 way speakers. I am planning to get a set of Kef Q4 3 way speakers. Could someone with more knowledge advise if it will be worthwhile changing and if my receiver has enough power for the Q4s? Thanks!!

Personally, I will stick to separates but does this particularly appeal to anyone on here?

https://www.naimaudio.com/uniti-nova-power-edition

Looking for headphones for use at my computer. Primarily for gaming but also music. Lots of people online recommend the Sennheiser HD 560s but I figured I'd ask to see if there's anything else worth looking at. I think I want open backs since I'll primarily use them at my desk by myself.

My criteria are: -Decent price (around $200 or less) -Option for microphone attachment (also looking for recommendations there)

If I were to go with the HD560s, would I need an amp to take full advantage of them? If so, I would also like recommendations for that too, as I don't really know anything about them. Any other advice you could give me would be very beneficial. I'm new to the audiophile scene and don't have a ton to spend on the best of the best in gear. Thanks!

So, I have a 2.1 system that sounds pretty ok, but yesterday I was running a test (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AC-ExFnAgXo&pp=ygUMc3BlYWtlciB0ZXN0) that revealed that I have some wild volume differences between certain frequencies all over the spectrum. I then listened to the same thing over my headphones (Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro) and there all frequencies had pretty much the same volume.

Is this normal or should I aim for equal volume over all frequencies for my stereo? If so, what's the best way of attack? Room treatment?

Hello,

I would like to add a smb library to my Eversolo DMP-A6. The only issue I am facing is that the Eversolo DMP-A6 only has a scan option and not a manual option to add a IP/path for this smb share. Or i cant find it at least.

If this is possible I would like to know how to add a smb library manually. Because of the way my network is configured with vlans and such. the DMP-A6 will never find the share by scanning.

Right now I'm using an LG CX as my monitor and it happens to come with nice speakers (in that a TV will have the best speakers on the desk given no other options)... I've never had monitor speakers, so I was wondering -- in this scenario, is it worth it to get a PreSonus Eris?

I always am interested in the people of an aufio community when it comes to their tastes. It really helps to seek out which people might have an interest in eachother. At least this has helped me in other audio discord communities. Feel free to post genres and a song. It doesnt have to be your favorite. Just what comes to mind right now.

Hey hey!

I’m window shopping for a DAC for a simple computer/desktop system. Mac Mini —> DAC —> Adam A5x.

Right now I’m using a Focusrite Scarlett Solo that I’m looking to upgrade for (A) improved sound quality - something smooth - speakers plenty detailed and unforgiving and (B) remote volume!

Any thoughts / suggestions under $800 new or used.

Teac UD 503 is my top choice at the moment.

Over the years, I have developed a collection of songs that I use to test systems. From transient response to songs I just know well, here's a handful of them:

Around the World - Daft Punk

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

You Got Me - The Roots

September - Earth, Wind and Fire

Dragonball Durag - Thundercat

A Villain's Monologue - Blood Command

Bangarang - Skrillex

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman (Self titled)

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

Any songs I need to add to my collection? What do you use?

I'm in the market for my first real pair of headphones for just listening to music. I've had a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770s for mixing, but now I want something to step my game up.

I've been looking at the Focal Clear MGs and I'm even curious of some Grados.

What do you have?

These little fellers replaced my Schiit Vidar in the primary system, and what a difference! The Vidar was simply not up to the task of driving my Thiel 2.3s - but those speakers snapped to attention with these at the helm.