BUILDING a Hi-Fi SYSTEM In 2024, Plus The Bristol Show Report
20This week Ed reports back on all the new Hi-Fi products launched at the Bristol Show and we discuss how to get started building a Hi-Fi System in 2024 and what you need.
Presented by Phil Hinton with Ed Selley and John Williams
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00:00:00 - Start
00:00:08 - Welcome and introductions
00:06:13 - Competitions & new patrons
*Q&A from previous podcast (5th Feb)*
00:07:29 - Should you spend more on speakers than amplification when building a Hi-Fi system?
00:11:49 - Is the increasing lack of digital outputs on AV and 2-channel amps an impediment to outputting digital tracks for separate recording?
*Bristol HiFi Show 2024*
00:14:37 - Overview
00:18:28 - Linn
00:19:42 - PMC
00:21:10 - Rega
00:21:42 - Epos
00:22:16 - Optoma
00:23:23 - Wharfedale
00:23:47 - Hegel
00:24:08 - Harbeth
00:26:59 - Wrap up and looking forward
*Building / Downsizing a Hi-Fi System in 2024*
00:28:42 - Overview
00:29:32 - What does Hi-Fi mean to consumers in 2024?
00:31:27 - What consumer trends are evident on the βshop floorβ?
00:33:55 - When is an All-in-One not an All-In-One?
00:35:52 - Are powered speakers the way to go?
00:38:24 - Single box vs two box stereo
00:40:46 - Where is your music coming from?
00:41:28 - HDMI-ARC vs optical
00:42:37 - Choosing the right app
00:44:57 - Is it worth visiting a Hi-Fi store?
00:48:51 - Streaming vs Vinyl: Where would the panel start looking?
00:57:28 - Doing your research: Can I buy speakers without hearing them first?
01:02:46 - Wrapping up
01:03:50 - Album, Vinyl and Playlist of the month
01:08:01 - Goodbye
*Ed's Recommendations*
Album: Adult Contemporary by Chromeo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adult-Contemporary-Chromeo/dp/B0CK4LL9VK/ref=sr_1_1?tag=avf-p-21
Vinyl: Fleetwood Mac by Fleetwood Mac: https://www.vinylmeplease.com/products/fleetwood-mac-fleetwood-mac
Playlist: Qobuz Hi-Res Masters of 70s Rock: https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/playlists/hi-res-masters-70s-rock/19786223
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