New home hifi setup help

token

There was a fire in my parents house and the reasonable high end hifi system and speakers we had from the 80's were destroyed.

My dad has asked me to find him a new setup. Past mp3 players and headphones I have no clue though. We had about 3 or 4 separate units before but my dad want's a more all in one setup now. I'm thinking one system for cd etc, one amp, one turntable (a good one as I have alot of records myself) and the majority of cash can go into the speakers. Maybe some type of wireless surround setup if they are any good.

I wasn't given a budget but 1 or 2 grand is doable I think. Any recommendations? Is there any decent hifi stores in Dublin worth having a look around?

Slaphead07

well forget the wireless aspect if you want any sort of quality. They don't mix!

Predictably I'd suggest a trip out to Cloney in Blackrock and have a look at their second hand stuff. They will also have new gear (see http://www.cloneyaudio.com/ideas.shtml) which provides good quality on a budget. Either their 'system 2' at €1,200 or 'system 3' at €2,500 would fit the bill.

Keith186

Slaphead07 wrote: »

well forget the wireless aspect if you want any sort of quality. They don't mix!

Predictably I'd suggest a trip out to Cloney in Blackrock and have a look at their second hand stuff. They will also have new gear (see http://www.cloneyaudio.com/ideas.shtml) which provides good quality on a budget. Either their 'system 2' at €1,200 or 'system 3' at €2,500 would fit the bill.

€1200/2500 doesn't sound like a budget to me!

Slaphead07

That's entry level hifi. It's not a cheap pursuit.

Idleater

Have a look at the Naim Uniti.

As a one box solution it is mighty interesting.

Slaphead07

those Naim boxes are supposed too be very good but any one box system is a cul-de-sac. At least with sepatares you have the option of upgrading at some stage.

Idleater

Slaphead07 wrote: »

At least with sepatares you have the option of upgrading at some stage.

Agreed completely.

I'm considering a Uniti for the study as opposed to a main system, and for the price, it is hard to get as neat a separates system of that quality for the price.

Even considering using it for the computer speakers too (probably a bit overkill, but you have to admit, it'd be hard switching on those glorious Dell desktop yokies with that in the same room)

Slaphead07

How much is the Naim? Not that I'm thinking of getting one or anything.:D

Idleater

Slaphead07 wrote: »

How much is the Naim? Not that I'm thinking of getting one or anything.:D

£2000 or €2300 I believe. If only the we had worse weather. I can't stand buying HiFi gear when the sun is shining.

Slaphead07

unfortunately I can still be tempted. neither rain nor sleet nor snow.

That's a lot of money for a one box. A touch of the "lifestyle" system maybe.

ronaneire

OP try www.richersounds.ie or the Philips store on Dame Street they offer all boardies 10% discount and RS always have great deals.
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