SM Audiophiles?

CatmanV2

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IMHO You're probably better using outoor speakers such as Polks and a separate BT amp.

I've gone even worse that I have a Volumio in the server cupboard that drives two channels of a Rotel 6 channel power amp and down into the garden. I put some quick connects on the cables and sealed them into little tupperware pots so when we go out, I use decent indoor speakers and kit. Takes about 2 minutes to connect them up.

YMMV
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CatmanV2

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And if you need an amp as well, I can heartily recommend one of these:

I have one connected to the iMac in the office driving some Scandyna minipods. Crazy good for the price

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Team GCR

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Not really audiophile related but I am creating an additional outdoor space (very similar to this https://www.sunslifestyle.com/shop/gazebo/rota/rota-3m-x-6m-gazebo/) and want to be able to listen to music.

So I need recommendations for permanent outdoor speakers. I am not prepared to tolerate low quality sound but fully appreciate that I am going to have to compromise (from my home set up) to an extent. I am thinking standalone (i.e. integrated controls and amp) powered Bluetooth speakers are the way to go.

I have found these https://audioinstallations.co.uk/product/pair-5-25-bluetooth-weatherproof-wall-mount-speakers-white/ but don't imagine they will offer the sound I want.

Any ideas? Most of the hi-fi solutions I have found don't seem to offer bluetooth connectivity.

SONOS Move might be worth a look especially if you have any other SONOS kit in the house.
 

Hawk13

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Just add a blue tooth gadget attachd to one of the inputs of teh amp - they can be as cheap or expensivie as you want

I've got one of these attatched to my ancient audiolab and works well. Son mightlity impressed he can play is stuff throuygh my system and make alot of noise!


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I am trying to do away with the need for an amp and am really looking for a standalone solution that can be left outside and controlled independently (from outside).
 

Team GCR

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Mate got a record cleaner when he purchased a new deck, industrial level thing but it certainly brings back the records to outstanding quality. He plans to bring it over there when lockdown is over so that i can clean all my records - to be honest I think he just wants me to get back into vinyl so we can share some of the old stuff we both have.

If only we had known before you moved to Ireland and I moved to Wales lol could easily have borrowed mine when we lived about 15 miles from each other!
 

Manc5

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Just add a blue tooth gadget attachd to one of the inputs of teh amp - they can be as cheap or expensivie as you want

I've got one of these attatched to my ancient audiolab and works well. Son mightlity impressed he can play is stuff throuygh my system and make alot of noise!


Eb
I have one of those, it is a decent little gadget for the price. And like you it keeps my offspring happy as lets them connect their etch-a-sketch crApples to my old fashioned kit....
 

Wack61

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Just signed up to 6 months free tidal premium , partner offer on the lidl app ,then £8.99 a month
You can upgrade to hifi but it reduces the 6 months free to 3 months

If you're an existing user just register with a different email address, you'll lose you playlists though
 

zagatoes30

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Just signed up to 6 months free tidal premium , partner offer on the lidl app ,then £8.99 a month
You can upgrade to hifi but it reduces the 6 months free to 3 months

If you're an existing user just register with a different email address, you'll lose you playlists though

I always like Tidal but only when you go for the Hi-Fi mode but for most times I listened it was just too costly and given my reduced commute these days I listen even less
 

hashluck

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I always like Tidal but only when you go for the Hi-Fi mode but for most times I listened it was just too costly and given my reduced commute these days I listen even less

I looked at Tidal and Qobuz and settled on Qobuz as it had more hi-res offerings for me. Both a good service but most of my friends are bemused that I spend so much on music whilst not having a single video subscription
 

CatmanV2

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Thanks! I found that a guy I've used to great effect locally for negative transfer also has cassette capability. So we're pretty good. Assuming the tape has not self destroyed in 24.5 years

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spkennyuk

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Thanks! I found that a guy I've used to great effect locally for negative transfer also has cassette capability. So we're pretty good. Assuming the tape has not self destroyed in 24.5 years

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Ive still got a dual kenwood deck and should have a suitable lead to hook up to a pc to record as a line in if thats any good for you.
 

CatmanV2

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Ive still got a dual kenwood deck and should have a suitable lead to hook up to a pc to record as a line in if thats any good for you.

Kind offer, thanks. I think the only issue now is the state of the tape. This guy has some great gear (digitisation of pretty much any media is one of his businesses) but he's got to put it all back together. It's been a long time since anyone asked for a cassette to be digitised :D

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hashluck

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Kind offer, thanks. I think the only issue now is the state of the tape. This guy has some great gear (digitisation of pretty much any media is one of his businesses) but he's got to put it all back together. It's been a long time since anyone asked for a cassette to be digitised :D

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My partner has loads of audio cassettes to digitise - but, get this, she is also getting the odd request to put digital media ON TO cassettes :)

Retro is back for cassettes as well as vinyl it seems
 

CatmanV2

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Bizarre I know but I found myself looking at Revox reel to reel tape recorders the other day, mates dad had one back in the day and it was so cool with surprisingly good sound

Yeah, but reel to reel is a world away from your average CC!

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hashluck

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Bizarre I know but I found myself looking at Revox reel to reel tape recorders the other day, mates dad had one back in the day and it was so cool with surprisingly good sound

We just purchased a Revox B77 MK2 - Revox is actually rebuilding these now in their factory using NOS parts and this is one of those. Basically as new.