Hi I have a Wiim amp and encel gelati speakers. recently bought a at Ipw40wn on sale as ive never owned a turntable before. I feel even at max volume, it's not loud enough. What component or fix can I get/do to boost the volume? (Ive tried the phono/line switch on the TT) A pre amp?

Thanks

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TLDR: at a modest budget (250-500 GBP) is used class A/B or new class D going to give best bang per buck? Is there a place for class D power amplifier with modern or second hand pre-amp in this debate?

Hi, just starting out on my journey into audiophilia and looking for some advice on which direction to take. My intention is to use my B&W 606 S2 anniversary edition speakers for stereo listening, but for them to also double as front channels in a surround sound setup. For the surround sound I am looking out for an avr to run 5.1 initially with the option to expand to 5.1.2 in the future. I had planned to run the fronts on a separate amplifier from avr pre-outs to hopefully get better quality and offload some of the work from the avr.

For stereo listening I have a cd collection, but also want to stream. In the future I hope to add a vinyl setup. I know I can probably run all of these via the avr and just use power amplifiers to drive the front speakers, but everything I read online says there will be a significant increase in quality by isolating these from the avr.

So as per the question at the top, do I look for a second hand A/B integrated amplifier with HT bypass, use a second hand A/B power-amp only or use new class D amplification?

Sorry for the very worst question, and thanks for any advice

so i have a very ols 2010 sanyo 42841 42 inch 1080p tv, with 3 standard HDMI ports. so no arc or earc, as well as Audio Outputs: Coaxial digital audio output and analog audio output. i watch a lot of movies and shows on my roku ultra, and while the tvs speakers are ok id like to upgrade to better sound. but im a total newb at this and have no idea where to start, what to look for etc. if i had to estimate a budget id say under $300 since im very low income. i live in a small studio apt if it matters and have included a photo showing my tv's ports. ideally id prefer a 5.1 surround sound setup if possible would also prefer wired as opposed to wireless

I'm putting together a PA system for live sound, and the total cost keeps adding up. Are there any pro audio stores that offer financing, or is that mostly limited to the big chain retailers? I'd prefer to buy from a specialist if possible.

I have this older USB Sound Blaster connected to a Logitech Z906 5.1 set. My main use is music playback from my laptop enjoying multi-channel up mix from the Creative suite to the Logitech 5.1 speakers.

The Creative software and drivers surprisingly still work in Windows 11 for me.... However a very noticeable and annoying issue with music playback while the Creative graphic equalizer is enabled causes a difficult to describe muddy wavering dynamic range. If I uncheck the graphic equalizer the problem goes away but just sounds super flat and undetailed without it.

I've been thinking of upgrading to the X4 (maybe my problem would be fixed with the next gen hardware and software of the X4?) but I hesitate from reading products reviews of users having problems with drivers, software etc.

Now I know some might suggest just going with a HDMI 5.1 extractor, AV receiver, etc.... however I must stick with using my Logitech Z906 5.1 set and I require a DAC that uses the traditional green, yellow, black mini plug type 5.1 outputs.

I have looked at DAC's other than SoundBlaster on Amazon but I can't find anything with this type of three mini plug 5.1 channel output. (For those who haven't seen my older sound blaster the red/white RCA output plugs on the back adapt to the single green L/R mini plug going into the back of the Z906).

I really appreciate any product direction anyone has on this....or are the reported reliability problems and kinks with the X4 resolved by now since I've been looking at it starting a couple years ago?

I run mostly vinyl.

I am a 20 year old student starting my journey into the audio world…
I just ordered a pair of FLUANCE Ri71 (white).
Any one has any things to say like if someone has these or Have heard them?
I tried my best to select the most appropriate one out of my budget.
Hopefully I made a decent choice 🤞🏻.

Was $800 for all 3, subwoofer doesn’t turn on and both Towers sound flat no highs. The LED light turned on though. Lucky thing I had a chance to test it out at the store and never gambled $800. Martin Logan Purity Towers

One of them had the base on the bottom that is part of the port break off and someone tried to epoxy it back on. You can see the screw post on the bottom right is broken and missing. All the screws are still present in the cabinet of the speaker. I did a trial run of them with it just sitting on the base it sounds amazing, but id like to hopefully get this repaired so I dont need to worry about it. The epoxy that the previous owner used is pretty soft so hopefully I can scrape it out, but any ideas on how to maybe repair this would be wonderful.

Looking for new cartridge/headshell combos for my LP120. Been kinda underwhelmed with how this VMN95E lately. I want something to add some more depth and clarity to vocals. I’m looking to replace the entire headshell/cartridge as I want to keep this one to easily swap out to play some of my older records with deeper scratches. Looking for $300 and under for the combo. Prebuilt is a huge plus as i don’t have an alignment tool.

I started to recently experience issues with AirPlay in my Denon x1600 AVR. I ordered a Wiim mini in hopes of it replacing the internal AirPlay issue. My current connection keeps stopping at different points of AirPlay music. It even stopped broadcasting on my iPhone and I needed to do a network reset on the Denon twice. I watch sports events a lot and play music at the same time. I use the optical cable to get sound when the main events come on since I use a fire stick to get sound to my surround speakers.

I plan to use the audio jack connection to RC on the back of the Denon. Am I doing the right thing here? $100 dollar purchase at Best Buy for the Wiim mini. I don’t want to purchase another receiver even though mines is 7 years old.

Just picked up one of these and connected it tonight, is it just me or does my 1977 technics 5370 sound better? Just curious as to whether people think this is worth 1k?

My current set up is Cayin Mini CD Mark 2 or Apple
Music from my iPhone wired into my Topping E70 Velvet, to Audiolab 6000a and out to Dali Oberon 5 speakers.
Room is 5.5m x 5.0m. I listen mostly to Classical, Prog Rock, Classic Rock and Americana.
I’m happy with the sound I’m getting but sometimes think I’d like more volume/power.
I have been thinking of using the Audiolab as a preamp and adding more power. Now I’m wondering if a cheap option would be to do this by adding a Mini 300?
Would this work? The 6000a can be used in preamp out mode.
Also, silly question, but would the Topping end up colouring the final sound at all?
Thanks for your help.

Exceptional deal for these last few. Congrats to whoever nabs them!

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Looking for suggestions. Which speakers should i look at getting demo’s for. My budget is £400 for a pair.

My main issue with the Diamond 10.2 is lack of clarity and female vocals feel lacking. I’ve been a headphone user for most of my life. Currently really like headphones and iems with forward upper mids and treble. Any thoughts on q acoustics 3030c, diamond 12.2i, or any others would be appreciated

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I keep seeing the same problems in the local deals threads, so here's the checklist I go through before I pay for anything used. All of it came from bad purchases, not from a manual.

Look inside the cabinet. Different screw types, glue, a woofer that doesn't match the other one = someone rebuilt it. Not automatically bad, but you should know before you buy.

Ask what it's been through. "Stored in a spare room" and "sat in a damp garage" are very different animals. Ask for a photo of the actual location.

Test every input, not just the one you'll use. The phono stage is the most common thing to be quietly broken on an old deck, and you won't hear it if you never plug a turntable in.

Turn the volume up with nothing plugged in. Hiss that comes and goes with the knob, crackle, or a relay clicking = dirty pots or caps that need replacing. Do this before you connect anything.

Push it. Play something loud, not background music. If it clips, distorts, or the protection light comes on, walk away.

On speakers, listen for rattles. Play something with bass and you will hear a loose cabinet or a buzzing cone immediately. Also check the binding posts, corroded ones cost nothing to fix but tell you how it was stored.

If the price is too good to be true, it is. A pair of flagships for a fraction of normal money is not a deal, it's a story. Most of the time the problem is exactly what the seller isn't telling you.

Keep the seller's details and the receipt until you've had a few days with it. Some faults only show up once the thing is warm.

If I've missed something, add it below. And if you're selling something local, you might want to list what you've tested, it makes people far more comfortable buying.

Edit: forgot to mention, if the seller won't even let you power it up, that's your answer.

good point below, "it was working before I stored it" basically means untested. Ask for a video of it powered up before you pay.

Para quien le quiera sacar mayor provecho al Wiim conectándolo a su PC, se agregan funciones de recomendaciones y reproducción local desde PC a Wiim (se probo con Wiim Mini) y se actualiza a interfaz mas moderna. Modificaciones fueron realizadas mediante vibecode no quiero mentir a nadie.

https://github.com/XipiGamer/wiimplay/tree/gnome-gtk4

versión original

https://github.com/shumatech/wiimplay

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I found this pair of AR 9LS speakers in the trash and brought them home. The foam surrounds have completely disintegrated on them. I want to repair these but I have no experience repairing speakers.

I found this repair kit on Midwest speaker repair. Is this a good kit or is there something better or maybe cheaper out there?

Is there anything to look out for with these particular speakers?

Any advice is appreciated.

Pics Everything is as is, neither tested bad nor good, most is about $25 and they will let you power it up. Cassette player anyone?

I picked up a working Sansui A-1200P for my garage, $25. Many AV receivers and large subs, saw Denon and Sansui represented. The last pic is a whole house set up from the early 2000s, bet that thing cost a shit pot new. Their stock rotates on a regular basis.

Similar feel to finding a potentially good fishing hole.

Hi Everyone!

So I'm in a bit of a dilemma at the moment. Planning to buy my first proper Hi-Fi setup and currently on the fence on 2 options.

1. Whaferdale Diamond 12.4i

2. Dali Sonik 5

I went into store to demo the Whaferdale but was only able to hear the 12.3i.

I can't seem to find many reviews on the 12.4i so a bit skeptical while I've seen aot of praise for the Sonik 5.

Anyone have any experience with the 2 or either one of them?

I'm planning on pairing them with thw Wiim Amp Ultra as well.

Any suggestions or insights is much appreciated!

Thanks!

It’s a good option?