Looks like NAD is going retro with its latest amplifier and not just in the looks department as not only does it have the look of classic NADs of the 80s and 90s the C 359S ditches the latest trend of NAD favoring class D for class AB. Oddly despite it being class AB its apparently not using a linear transformer power supply but a switch mode unit (maybe not that weird considering thats what they normally work with these days). It has some other modern tech features aside from PS including streaming (built in I think), and HDMI ARC so feature wise its very modern. Hopefully its the best of both worlds with classic AB sound paired with modern features since there are probably more than a few out there that are missing that from the current NAD lineup.

Source: Darko Audio

Hi, I am looking for a budget stereo receiver for my CDs. While my Sangean WR-22 radio provides great sounding mono audio via AUX, I am looking for a receiver somewhat like the WR-22, with stereo audio rather than mono. Sorry if this sounds stupid lol

I just got this gooseneck iPad holder off of Amazon. It works great for listening to Apple Music.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK93SXHV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Setup: HD490 Pro (de-screened, memory foam pads) + Luxsin X8 (though amp is mostly irrelevant, just use the amp that sounds great on your headphones regardless of price) via MusicBee 👍

Looking to get my first pair of monitor speakers, what’s recommended with a budget of around $200? All recs appreciated in advance

This my Budget secondary system. I know many people will say this isn’t budget, however I bought this all second hand. This what I ended up with took a lot of time and been hunting over the years for this gear. I was very disciplined and I wasn’t going to over pay what a lot are asking.

Marantz SR6014 - $200
Marantz MM7025 - $150
B&W 804n + HTM2n - $1250
SVS Micro 3000 - $400
Total paid $2000

So just wanted to put it out there for hope and trying to build your budget setup.

Hello, everyone! My current setup utilizes a Sony STR-DA30ES amplifier, which works just fine. However, I am looking for a new Blu Ray player and having a hard time finding one with outputs that would work with an older amplifier. I would love any input on players that would work well or best options for connecting. Thanks!

Looking to replace my 80s Jensen 3103 speakers with these KEF Q65s.
Will be using a Yamaha R-N303 receiver -
Found for $200.

They worth the money?
Will I notice a difference in sound quality?

I recently got the Nikko NR 550 and I'm trying to connect it to my speakers but I'm not sure what connection type this is.

Ya know, it's not one of those 200+ Sony units but for 15 bucks, I had to snag it. Quick stovetop function test and she appears to chooch just fine.

Now to actually make a spreadsheet of my current CD collection so I quick adding duplicates to the mix.

If anyone has a spare remote, holler.

New REL Ht1205 mk2, i had double t7/x before but this is better. I use this setup mainly for tv and movies nowadays so i feel i got the right sub this time!

My son and I found this gear a couple of blocks from home. Everything works and it cleaned up nicely. Good first setup for him, he has an Audio-Technica turntable and I thrifted a pair of RA Labs bookshelf speakers that I refoamed.

Edit: typo

For many, many years now, I've always wanted a real home theater setup, but it was just never in the cards. No space, not enough money to buy a new setup.
But over the last several years, I've been accumulating speakers and amps and after getting divorced and having the house to myself, I figured it was time.

I'm a huge vintage Infinity fan and that's the route I decided to go.

Finally got in the brain earlier this week and this is now complete, calibrated, and up and running.

Source: PC via HDMI, separate cables for audio and video.

Brain: Denon AVR-A100 - came up for less than 400 in good, working condition. It runs only the center and two rear speakers.

Front speakers: Infinity RS-III (1981), 120 on Craigslist, powered by an Acurus A2002 for less than 300 bucks that just needed a single fuse replaced.

Center channel: Infinity Kappa Video Series 1, for a 108 dollars. Needed a refoam, but that was a straight forward operation, I think the kit was around 25-30 or so.

Rear speakers: Infinity Modulus (1990), found a pair in good condition for 315, used some cheap wall mounts that are surprisingly sturdy and overbuilt for the size and weight of the Modulus rears. Pic in comments. Ignore the mess, por favor.

Subwoofer 1: M&K MX350THX Mk2, under 200 locally.

Subwoofer 2: Paradigm UltraCube 10, for 250ish.

The stand is a super cheap Amazon dealie that I went kinda nuts with while putting together, so it's glued at every joint AND I put a bunch of screws in it in the parts that have two layers of particle board, so it's surprisingly sturdy. But I will eventually do something unhinged and build my own stand.

I didn't want to become a woodworker, but when companies are out there charging insane prices for MDF with a plastic laminate and calling it "Ennobled wood", well... Out of spite I'm going to make my own.

The whole thing sounds ridiculously good with huge low-end power (I had no idea so many things would rattle in my house) and the center channel is incredible for dialogue.
I finally have what I've long wanted and it's glorious.

Hi everyone, I own an ATLP120XBT and a Fosi V3 (48V). I'm planning on buying the ifi zen air phono 2, and I was wondering which speakers I could get. My maximum budget is €500 (overkill). Spending as little as possible would be the best option. I'm currently considering the Triangle Borea BR02 or 03. What do you think? Do you have any others in mind? I'm looking for a clean and precise sound.

I'm building DIY bass traps, and I'm looking for advice on cheap fabric I can get that will optimize sound, but also safely keep in all of the rock wool fibers. I would really appreciate any suggestions!

Hi all,

This is my small stereo setup. I’m not looking to replace any component, so I’d love to hear any tips or tweaks you think could improve it (settings, connections, accessories, etc.).

Current gear

Signal chain

• Sony DVP-NS33 → [coax] → SMSL SD-793II → [RCA] → Denon [CD]
• Denon DP-200USB → [built-in phono preamp OFF→ Denon PHONO input]
• Belkin AirPlay 2 → Denon AUX

The speakers are on shelves on each side of the room. It’s a small room and I can’t change that, so I’m not looking for placement advice.

Thanks!

So I've been running an Elac 5.1 for over a year now, but I've recently come to the conclusion that I watch so much stuff on my PC and it's always an ask to just stay at the sofa and just watch stuff on it that I've come to the conclusion that I'm better off beefing up my PC set up and letting the home theater go since I don't use it enough to warrant how much I've sunk into it.

I have had a denon avr-x1700h receiver, Elac Varro PS-350 subwoofer, Elac Debut 6.3 as the LCR and Elac Debut B4s as the surround speakers.

My pops has been generous enough to take on the LCR from me and put them to his own use, so I'm left with the receiver, the sub and the bookshelves. I'm currently using them as my 2.1 system, but I'm intending on switching from the B4s to something better considering my system currently consists of a subwoofer I bought for 680€, a receiver I bought for 300€ and bookshelf speakers I bought for 80€ which is a hilarious discrepancy.

Right now there's a listing for Elac Debut 5.3 Bookshelves for 280€+ fees. Another site has B6.2s for 170€ + fees. I'm also thinking about potentially contacting the person I sold my Klipsch RP-500Ms to considering I very much remember having kind of sort of regretted selling them forwards.

Asides from those, I'm entertaining all options. My budget is somewhat flexible, the debut 5.3s would certainly match the Varro being the same system, but if anyone has any ideas of what could be better for a 70-30 movies-music habit, I'm all ears.

Desk space isn't an issue. I have one stand I can set the other one on and position it outside the desk.