r/StereoAdvice

I am purchasing a Moon 250i V2 and I wanted to get your thoughts on whether or not this demo model is a good deal. I already did at home audition and am purchasing it for sure, but the dealer is offering a floor/demo model for $2160 ($2400 new). The amp is almost 3 years old and comes with an original 10 year warranty of which there would be 7 years left. Is this a good deal or should I purchase a new model? There is some very minor scuffing on the top from other devices being stacked on top of it. (Budget $2400 and Wisconsin since this is required to post)

I picked up a pair of KEF R3 Meta speakers.

Please suggest amps that will go well with it.

I'm not looking to spend more than,

US$ 3000(budget). I prefer buying a new amp.

The room is a med/lage study.

I'm currently using the Audiolab 7000A and I'm not happy I need to crank up the volume almost 80% to have a decent listening experience.

Souces are Technics1210 turntable, Eversolo A6 Gen 2.

I listen to a variety of music overall.

Thanks.

Reddit does not have "flair" that says, "Are you sure you want this public" but here goes.

At 60+ years old I am dreading hauling the 70+ pound 7 channel NAD amp and other big equipment up my current stairs to move from one house to another location across town.

I don't feel like using 80 feet of bubble wrap and cardboard boxes.

I have considered a light duty dolly, but the Misses might not like that on the new carpet.

And I don't really trust movers either.

Anyone have any slick tricks or sage counsel on moving the heavy amps n stuff up a flight of stairs?

Thanks in advance.

recently picked up a rega p10, and some floorstanding speakers, so changing things around a lot. I need an audio rack thats actually isolated for my p10, but still minimalist so I can fit the floorstandings next to it. Ideally I wanted around 40" of height but thats negotiable. Id need a usable space of slightly more than 18"x17"x5.5 in the shelves, as the current plan is to upgrade to a rogue audio Pharaoh II (though thats not decided) so I at least need that much space.

Id like it to look nice of course, so something silver/black would be cool. Color is negotiable. Unless theres a reason to go over (which i have yet to find) under 1000 budget would be best. Location is socal

My mom wants some portable speakers but she struggles with technology like Bluetooth can be tough haha - are there any speakers she could charge/move around her house but connect to her phone using a wire? Like maybe a usb cord? I was looking at Bose but couldn’t tell if any of the models had the capability of connecting to your phone using a cord

Location is USA and budget is ~$100-500 ish (not trying to blow money but willing to pay for a high quality long lasting device)

Im on a tight budget but I am curious what the best desktop speakers in that price range would be.

I would like to use them for watching movies and hearing music maybe some slight gaming. I saw the nuBoxx A-125 pro but the reviews were mixed.
They don’t have to have Bluetooth but I would prefer to have speakers that I don’t need an interface or apm for.

Budget: $2500
Location: Chicago

Hi all! I am lost trying to get a recommendation for the highest quality speakers (and maybe a new stylus) for just a couple thousand dollars.

Is this possible? What would the community suggest for? If it’s a mix of components then that’s fine too.

Thank you so much!

Budget and location - 2500-3k budget Austin, Tx- Houston, TX- Can go online.

How the gear will be used - Vinyl and Live Show Streaming via nugs.

New or used - Can go either or/ mixture of both

Past gear experience - I have no experience but am a good learner/listener

Anything else? - Going to be for a rectangular living room. Want to be able to play vinyl, bluetooth, and plug in to computer or iphone.

Build me a setup.

So I'm getting into vinyl for the first time, having bought a Sound Burger a few months back. Now I know it's not exactly the best player in the world, but I fell in love with the design when I was a kid so I bought one of the 60th anniversary editions when they came out. I plan on buying a better player soon.

I've been using it jankily connected through the Bose Soundbar on my TV for a while, but I recently moved into a new place and finally have room for a dedicated vinyl corner. My initial thoughts are:

* An amp with an easy bluetooth connection for playlists
* Passive bookshelf speakers (I was recommended Klipsch or Elac by a friend, but he's not a vinyl person so I don't know if these are good recs)

But I have a million questions:

* The Sound Burger has a phono preamp - does that mean I don't need a separate preamp?
* Should I put more money into the speakers or the amplifier?
* Is it worth getting a subwoofer?

I'm sure there's other things I'm missing, but the simple question here is "What is a good combination of amp and speakers on a $1000 budget?"

I recently inherited my father's old klipsch heresy speakers and love and adore them! They are current setup in my 20x20x9 living space. I have wood floors and tall ceilings with little furniture in the space. How can I make the most out of them?? Any and all advice for under 600$ budget?? I already have a nice Klipsch subwoofer, a black Niles si-275 2 channel amp, 6disc CD player and a Denon avr s570bt receiver. I also have abt 100ft of panels consisting of cloth and thin foam panels I can use. Any and all is appreciated thank you!!!

Currently trying to decide between the Wharfedale Linton, Super Linton, and KLH Model Five and wanted opinions from people who’ve actually heard/owned them.

For context, I’m based in the UK in Yorkshire and currently running:
- Yamaha A-S501 (will upgrade after speakers)
- Rega Planar 3 with Exact cartridge + Rega Fono MM
- WiiM Pro streamer

Room is medium sized (22m squared) and I listen to a mix of:
- rock / indie
- hip hop
- R&B
- electronic
- some acoustic stuff

What I’m looking for:
- full and engaging sound
- good bass presence without becoming muddy
- non-fatiguing treble
- detailed woah listening factor

I currently own Klipsch RP-600M II bookshelves, and while I enjoy the energy and dynamics, certain guitars/upper mids can get a bit harsh over long sessions, so I’m looking for something more refined while still being exciting and emotional to listen to.

My budget can technically afford any of the 3, but the Super Lintons or KLH Model 5 would mean saving longer or finding them used, so I’m trying to work out whether they’re genuinely worth stretching for over the standard Lintons. Ideally I'd like to spend a max of 1600 but if it's worth it I'll stretch for the others!

I’ve got a demo booked this week for the lintons, but I’d really appreciate opinions from people who’ve compared them to the supers or the KLH to know if it's worth saving up for those long term. I love their mid-century modern look and intend to use the speakers as a furniture piece as well.

Which would you choose and why?

Spent the last 5 months testing out speakers ,

Settled on the Sourcepoint 10 ME over the Super lintons / Floor standers

Budget is about 1000-2000 for Amp + subwoofer

Location Germany

30Sqmeter room , Living room ( room will be acoustically treated)

Considering a Yamaha or maybe Wiim for room correction

Music - Rock , Edm (Psytrance , House , Techno) , Indie (Tame Impala)

Hi,

I’m trying to choose between 3 possible directions for my Focal Aria 926, and that’s why I’m still stuck.

Current setup:

\-Raspberry Pi 5 + LMS into a Cambridge DacMagic 200M

\-Technics SL-100C

\-Marantz Cinema 60

\-Audiophonics MPA-S250NC

\-Focal Aria 926

My issue is listening fatigue.

With the Aria 926, I can find the sound too aggressive in the highs when using the DacMagic directly into the MPA250, or when using the Cinema 60 in direct / pure direct into the MPA250.

On the other hand, I used to own a Marantz SC80 preamp and it was very pleasant to listen to, the only downside was background noise.

I listen at moderate volume, not loud, and I care more about long-term comfort than maximum SPL.

The 3 options I’m really considering are:

\-Marantz Model 50 mostly as a preamp into the Audiophonics MPA-S250NC

\-Marantz Model 30 as a full integrated amp, removing the MPA250 entirely

\-Marantz Model 30 mostly as a preamp into the Audiophonics MPA-S250NC

So this is not really a simple “Model 30 vs Model 50 integrated” question.

What I’m trying to understand is:

\-Is the Model 50 preamp section smooth enough to make the MPA250 work better with Aria 926?

\-If I keep the MPA250, is the Model 30 preamp section noticeably better than the Model 50 preamp section in real listening?

Or is the best move actually to remove the external power amp completely and use the Model 30 as an integrated?

For anyone who has heard both, does the Model 30 still sound like “Marantz” in practice, or does it retain too much of a typical Ncore / Hypex character?

Which of these 3 options would you expect to be less fatiguing long-term?

Would especially appreciate replies from people who used them with Focal or similarly lively / revealing speakers.

Budget: flexible — both the Model 50 and Model 30 are within budget, so I’m mainly trying to avoid the wrong choice.

Thanks.

Hi all,

I am looking to start a basic hifi set up in my small backyard office. I'm new to home hifi, and have mostly enjoyed trying to find clubs with great soundsystems (or setups like despacio..). Right now I listen through my monitor (apple studio display) which doesn't sound great.

The office is a converted garden shed that is about 6 ft by 6ft and is very well sound insulated. The floor is cork if that matters with a rug over it. I do think it can get a bit echoey in there (but am open to adding some sort of paneling to some walls to reduce this).

I spend a lot of time in there so the aesthetics matter to me. I was thinking to start with JBL l52s that could sit on the desk on low angled stands (but open to suggestions if these are a bad choice). If it ends up sounding great and working well I can see adding a record player, but would likely start with an amp that can just connect to my computer (mac) to play from there.

I'm in the US and budget is about $2500 USD all in, but happy to spend far less if it's not necessary or can flex up a bit if that would enable a big improvement. I'm most worried about the acoustics of the room (and how close I'd be to the speakers) being a limiting factor. Since I'm doing this in phases, the initial cost can just cover amp and speakers and then can do more down the road for a record player (and if needed upgraded amp). I'd probably prefer to buy new since it's easier.

Would love any advice!

thanks!

Looking to add a preamp with HT bypass for 2 channel in my HT setup.

Budget is 5k and under.

Current setup:
Speakers: Sonus Faber Sonetto 8 G2
Amp: Parasound Halo A21 Plus
Prepro: Anthem AVM 90

I am looking into this as an alternative because I find the Anthem too bright for music.

Thank you!

Hi all, I'd like to move into the world of LOMC cartridges. I have listened to some Hana cartridges and love their sound. Currently, I have a rega p6 (modded by replacing the stock felt mat with a Herbie's audio way excellent ii, replacing the stock belt with the reference belt, and replacing the stock counterweight with the tungsten counterweight) with a nd7 mm cartridge. I am strongly considering either getting the Hana ML or umami blue? For people who have experience with both, is the umami blue worth the $1300 price difference? The very top of my budget would be around $2,500 but I'd prefer to spend less if possible.

The rest of my analog system is: thiel cs 3.6 speakers,musical surroundings phonomena II+ phono stage, musical fidelity m6s preamp, parasound HCA-2200 II power amp.

I’ve been really into physical media recently and I’ve been wanting to upgrade from just a record player to a full setup with receiver and cassette deck. Does anyone have any recommendations for what I should be looking for. Sorry if this seems simple I’m new to all this. My budget is about $300. Thank you!

Currently in SE Michigan with a budget around $2k

So in my upgrade journey, I am at the point that I have a marantz 2250B as a preamp running to an emotive basx A2 which is powering vandersteen model ii’s. I was thinking of replacing the marantz with a dedicated preamp. Right now my top choice is a rogue audio RP1 which would be significantly more expensive than anything else in the set up. At this point is it worth it to splurge like that on a preamp or will I not really see much benefit since it wouldn’t be aligned with the rest of the system?

I’m sure at some point down the road I will upgrade the power amp again and possibly speakers, so this would future proof against that. it could cause problems. Appreciate any insight you all might have!

I’m looking to add a preamp to my setup. Currently running technic 1300g with Vertere Sabre MM cartridge. My amp is a Music Fidelity M6Si (which has a built in preamp that is good) powering Fyne 502sp’s.

I want to get the most out of my vinyl in terms of detail, soundstage and imaging. My budget is around 1k (new or used). I’m looking for something that will bring even more out of my setup then what the built in preamps in my M6Si offer. I’d like it to be able to handle MM and MC cartridges because I would like to be able to swap easily.

In the past I used a Cambridge audio 551p which was fed by a AT LP-120 into KEF LSX speakers. I liked that set up for a beginning system because it sounded good. You could get lost in music and showed the strengths of vinyl vs. digital.
I’m located in So Cal.