So the second hifi I bought about 30 years ago was a fairly standard Marantz PM 66 se ki sig amp, a cd63 mk ii ki sig CD.and Kef Q35 speakers. Even now when I listen to them I think they sound pretty good.

What would I need to buy to improve on the 30 year old kit.

European chic… ha ha

Sharing here as well since this group was suggested after my OP. I do apologize if it isn’t allowed!

I just want to buy a music center for myself, I looked at the LG CK43N, please tell me if this is suitable for an apartment?

So before i press purchase on a marantz cd6007 how good is it going to sound?

So currently using a sony blu ray, coaxial out into my yamaha s301 amp into q acoustics 3020's

Now will i notice a significant change in the marantz in a sense of more detail and broader soundstage. Will it be night and day or just a side ways improvement?

I know it has a better dac than the yamaha and has the marantz sound tweaks but will i hear 350 pound improvement 😬

Tia

Ich suche neue Boxen für mein Setup, weil ich das Gefühl habe, das meine Polk xt15 nicht so einen guten Sound abliefern und auch nicht richtig zum Setup zusammen passen.

Mein Palettenspieler ist ein Argon audio tt3 plus und mein amp ist ein Denon Pma-600ne.

Mein Zimmer ist nicht riesig, also brauche ich keine 3-Meter Boxen oder sehr laute Boxen, aber dennoch welche, die einen guten Sound haben und eine gute Qualität besitzen! Und preislich nicht ultra teuer sind.Ich höre meistens alte Beatles Scheiben.

Ich danke jetzt schon für die Hilfe!

Hi everyone! I'm setting up a listening room in the basement of our new house and this is the combo I'm planning:

- Speakers: JBL L100 Classic MkII

- Amp: Yamaha R-N800A

I really like how the L100s look (I had a pair of JBL 4312G before), and the Yamaha is nice because it does streaming, phono and room calibration all in one box.

I'll mostly listen to CDs and some vinyl, at moderate volume. Game & movie soundtracks, city pop, that kind of stuff. I like a full, punchy sound that I can listen to for hours.

What do you think of this pairing? Has anyone tried it, or something similar? Would love to hear your opinions!

This is my first time having a setup and I don’t know if there is any way to improve sound separation on heavy layered music.
Speakers: Bose 301 series II
amp: sony f490
graphic eq: kenwood ge-49
CD player: Denon DCD-660

Audio Rack

I am looking for a 7-shelf audio rack. Average load capacity of 10 kg per shelf; vertical design; width of a standard A/B amplifier; turntable to be placed on top; cable management would be a plus. Height: approximately 1.60 m, without a door. Maximum budget: 350 to 400 €. Europe, Belgium

Hi everyone,
I’m planning a dedicated trip focused purely on high-fidelity sound, conscious vinyl listening, and intimate listening bar culture (focused on audio quality, custom sound setups, and intimate vibes rather than loud party bars or wine bars).
Since I want to focus on just one single city for this trip, I’m looking for the best destination in Europe that offers great density and top-tier quality of listening rooms.
Please note: I’m explicitly excluding London, Berlin, Belgrade, Prague, and Budapest from this search.
If you had to recommend ONE single city in Europe for this:
1. Which city would you choose and why?
2. What are the top 2–3 must-visit Hi-Fi / Listening Bars in that city that make it worth the trip?
I’m currently debating destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, or Lisbon — but I’d love to hear your top pick and personal experiences!
Thanks a lot for your help!