luff1624705743 Posted July 3, 2002 Posted July 3, 2002 Alo one and all! A newbie here requiring advice on an infant HTS. I would like start building a HTS. Currently I've got a pair of 5.1 Sound Works speakers. They aren't great but sufficient for my room which I intend to connect to my HTS. First on my list is an amp and tuner. Second a DVD player. Third a pair of good speakers. Any recommendations/advice? :)
luff1624705743 Posted July 3, 2002 Author Posted July 3, 2002 Forgot to add that 5.1 speakers comes with an amp. System will be used mainly to listen classic and jazz music. Come to think of it perhaps it should be in the following order. 1. Tuner 2. DVD player 3. AMP + Front Speakers I'm confused ???
tcw Posted July 3, 2002 Posted July 3, 2002 luff, please let us know your budget for the items 1, 2 and 3. Are you buying them all at once, and have you seen anything you like so far ? :)
luff1624705743 Posted July 3, 2002 Author Posted July 3, 2002 Buying 1,2 and 3 in that order. Currently intrested in getting 1 at about ... $100. Is that possible? :)
lksey Posted July 4, 2002 Posted July 4, 2002 if u're getting a HTS eventually, and an AV amp is to be part of the package, u may wanna consider getting the amp first. most HT amps here are receivers, ie they have tuners built in. hence, if u are to get the tuner first and get the receiver later.......
luff1624705743 Posted July 4, 2002 Author Posted July 4, 2002 If it is built in with amp is built in with a tuner is there a need to get a receiver? tuner not = receiver? ???
Ender1624705735 Posted July 4, 2002 Posted July 4, 2002 If it is built in with amp is built in with a tuner is there a need to get a receiver? tuner not = receiver? ??? Receiver = Tuner + Integrated AMP.
luff1624705743 Posted July 4, 2002 Author Posted July 4, 2002 Understood! :) So get receiver first. What would be a good one to start with? How much will it cost? Do note that I'm on a budget :P
Jag Posted July 4, 2002 Posted July 4, 2002 i hear marantz entry model is great for budget pockets. U can try kenwood too. U might have some luck with 2nd hand shops.
luff1624705743 Posted July 4, 2002 Author Posted July 4, 2002 Any trust worthy 2nd hand shops to recommend?
Jag Posted July 4, 2002 Posted July 4, 2002 Can try this shop in SLS, ground floor.... at one corner.... they are licensed 2nd hand dealers for hi-fi. Or classified ads, online and on paper.
luff1624705743 Posted July 4, 2002 Author Posted July 4, 2002 Might need to do some home work before I get one :)
abbotdalailamer Posted July 6, 2002 Posted July 6, 2002 ermm try marantz sr4200 if u are on a budget.. it should not cost more than 500... if not yamaha RX-430 i seriouly do not recommend 2nd hand... esp brands like kenwood... coz lets say or rather.. u would consider an upgrade in the near future... u'll make a total loss on the kenwood amp... if u had a yammy or marantz.. it still fetch abit of value.. slightly less dan half of actual amt... but its still a saving... times are bad.. so be more KIASU... :-X
luff1624705743 Posted July 8, 2002 Author Posted July 8, 2002 Sounds like a SOUND recommendation. Thanks :)
fourier Posted July 9, 2002 Posted July 9, 2002 I personally find the Yamaha rx-430 a little bright especially for small speakers. Some like it, but I don't. In it's defence, the Yamaha's DSP and remote is much better than the Marantz. Take note of that, and bring some CD with high female vocals for your audition.
Phil1624705739 Posted July 9, 2002 Posted July 9, 2002 I personally find the Yamaha rx-430 a little bright especially for small speakers. Some like it, but I don't. In it's defence, the Yamaha's DSP and remote is much better than the Marantz. Take note of that, and bring some CD with high female vocals for your audition. Yup... skip this model... heard it in action... not worth it.. even Clarance condemn it. If u dun mind e latest gizmo like 6.1.. can look @ Denon 1601 receiver.. good surround & respectable stereo performance. Peoples Audio might have a couple of them left. Phil
Jag Posted July 9, 2002 Posted July 9, 2002 Budget wise, the Marantz or Denon might be good choices. Price wise, might have to do a little bargain hunting! Other than Marantz/Denon, there's Onkyo too. Y not ask for a pow-wow in some of the forumers who use the mentioned models! It would be nice to hear it from an owner's point of view...... you might find even further helpful advise listening and talking to them, eg tweaks, connections, etc.. I would be happy to offer a powwow at my place, but my yammy is not what you're looking for. :(
luff1624705743 Posted July 10, 2002 Author Posted July 10, 2002 I'm thinking my time and learning more before I jump into an amp :)
domj Posted July 10, 2002 Posted July 10, 2002 I'm thinking my time and learning more before I jump into an amp :) That's wise :) But narrow it down to 2-3 models and decide from there, if not, the more you listen, more choices, then more confusing ;)
Fowler Posted July 12, 2002 Posted July 12, 2002 That's wise :) But narrow it down to 2-3 models and decide from there, if not, the more you listen, more choices, then more confusing ;) Fully agreed. One more thing, don't bring too many friends along for audition. Too many different opinions, you end up buying nothing too. Afterall, the music taste should suit you, nobody else.
luff1624705743 Posted July 12, 2002 Author Posted July 12, 2002 I'm quite cautious when I get stuff. Sometimes it takes a month before I actually get it :P
domj Posted July 12, 2002 Posted July 12, 2002 I'm quite cautious when I get stuff. Sometimes it takes a month before I actually get it :P 1mth is ok lah.....gotta do some research before you buy mah rite? ;)
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