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 | | Posted: 29/05/07 |
| 'CAN BE STRIDENT WITH THE SUPPLIED SPEAKERS' | | Strengths:
Good enough to reveal weaknesses in the source. Good range of inputs including optical SPDIF for a PC soundcard or music streamer; 3.5mm on the front for an MP3 player. 4mm speaker posts can take something better than bellwire. Can play MP3 cd and PC burnt CD/R. Reasonable remote. Good tone on FM and easy reception on DAB. Has 'direct' mode to bypass tone controls. Sub out. | | Weaknesses:
Shoe box dimensions limit placement on a shelf.
Sound with supplied speakers rather 'driven' and relentless, best buy without and choose your own speakers. I went with Wharfdale Diamond IIs I had knocking about from waaayyy back.
DAB channel names use only 8 characters for channel name which can't be renamed unlike FM. No way of disabling the AM radio as an input (who listens to AM?). £60 for the Ipod dock is robbery. Printed user guide doesn't mention quite a few features (DRC?) actually in the system. | | Overall:
Fine for the bedroom/study with carefully chosen speakers. But it ain't going to trouble an Arcam Solo... |
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| | Posted: 24/12/06 |
| 'GOOD VALUE BUT CHANGE THE SPEAKERS' | | Strengths:
Solid build and feel. CD player uses decents DACs.Pretty good sound for a one box though obviously not audiophile. DAB included.With some thoughtful speaker placement, you get fair imagery. | | Weaknesses:
Poor speakers - I use mine with Q Acoustics 1010 mini wonders and QED Silver Anniversary XTs with airlocks and the improvement was significant. Obviously not audiophile and doesnt dig out the last bits of detail and resolution. | | Overall:
Simple to use and okay sound for a small listening area. Good build and CD sound is passable. Changing the speakers and using better cables is paramount. |
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