$5,000 / £5,000 Hi-Fi System CHALLENGE
16This week our subject is inspired by a popular forum thread, the team looks at how you might spend a notional five thousand pounds/dollars on a Hi-Fi system... and discover the choice is enormous. Plus Ed tells us about his experience at the High End Show in Munich.
Presented by Phil Hinton with Ed Selley & Ian Collen
00:00:00 - Start
00:00:14 - Welcome and introductions
00:03:51 - Competitions & new patrons
00:06:04 - Comments from previous podcast (6th May: Choosing the best standmount speakers for your Hi-Fi)
*High End Munich 2024 show report*
https://www.avforums.com/articles/munich-high-end-show-2024-report-and-images.21795/
00:09:36 - A brief overview of the show
00:11:40 - What was Ed’s main take away this year?
00:12:53 - Is the mid range Hi-Fi component market in trouble?
00:15:46 - Who’s cooler? Model railway or Hi-Fi enthusiasts?
00:17:45 - What were the Munich standouts for Ed?
00:23:36 - Ed contemplates his options for getting hold of more shiny kit and ends up as a Munich Tourist Board spokesperson.
*Discussion - $5K/£5K Hi-Fi System Challenge*
Main Thread: https://www.avforums.com/threads/what-is-the-best-system-you-could-build-for-less-than-5000-pounds.2497250/
00:26:30 - Topic introduction
00:28:37 - With so many options, how do I decide on the best approach for spending $5K/£5K?
00:30:50 - What does the question reveal about many Hi-Fi fans’ priorities?
00:31:28 - What components do traditional enthusiasts suggest?
00:34:34 - I don’t have any records - what set-up should I consider?
00:35:13 - Phil gives a multi channel audio enthusiast’s view
00:39:22 - Is EQ and Room Correction essential?
00:41:06 - What advantage does splitting functionality across specialist components have going forward?
00:43:26 - How modern two channel audio gives so much scope for first steps
00:47:27 - Conclusion and wrap up
00:48:40 - What is Ed’s parting advice?
00:49:47 - Goodbye
*Munich News Stories*
Focal announces new headphones
https://www.avforums.com/news/focal-announces-hadenys-and-azurys-headphones.21770/
Steinway Lyngdorf launches first soundbar
https://www.avforums.com/news/steinway-lyngdorf-set-to-launch-its-first-soundbar.21784/
Fyne Audio reveals Vintage Classic Gold SP speakers
https://www.avforums.com/news/fyne-audio-reveals-vintage-classic-gold-sp-series-speakers.21786/
Arcam unveils new Radia Series DAP and all in one streaming systems
https://www.avforums.com/news/arcam-unveils-new-radia-series-dap-and-all-in-one-streaming-systems.21788/
Q Acoustics announces new 3000c speakers
https://www.avforums.com/news/q-acoustics-announces-new-3000c-speaker-series.21781/
*Reviews*
Marantz SACD 30N CD/Streamer
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/marantz-model-30-integrated-amp-and-sacd-30n-streaming-player-review.18423/
Rega Planar 6 Turntable
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/rega-planar-6-turntable-review.13855/
Rega Elex Mk4 Amp
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/rega-elex-mk4-integrated-amp-review.20444/
Wiim Mini Streamer
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/wiim-mini-network-streamer-review.21026/
Neat Petite Classic Speaker
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/neat-petite-classic-standmount-speaker-review.20094/
Eversolo DMP-A6 Streamer
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/zidoo-eversolo-dmp-a6-zidoo.20790/
Musical Fidelity A1 Amp
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/musical-fidelity-a1-integrated-amplifier-review.21278/
Neat Elite Classic Speaker
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/neat-elite-classic-floorstanding-speaker-review.21099/
Technics SL-1200 Mk7 Turntable
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/technics-sl-1210mk7-turntable-review.20788/
Audiolab 7000A Amp
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/audiolab-7000a-amplifier-and-7000cdt-cd-transport-review.20791/
Mission 700 Speaker
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/mission-700-loudspeaker-review.20220/
NAD M66 Streaming Preamp
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/nad-m66-streaming-dac-preamp-review.21756/
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