What Hifi is good but cheap ? - probably second hand

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What Hifi is good but cheap ? - probably second hand Sept 30, 2017 12:00:47 GMT

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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 30, 2017 12:00:47 GMT

I want a cheap Amp with a remote for the kitchen diner to sound as good or better than the Arcam Alpha I currently use.

The complete set up I got on Ebay was £110 before I replaced the Arcam CD player with the Pioneer PD-S703

The Pioneer was about £40 so I was thinking Amp around the same perhaps a Pioneer.....

System is currently the Pioneer CDP, Arcam Amp into TDL speakers.

Broadening the question what bargains are flying under the radar for everyone to build up a dead cheap, great sounding system ?

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John Administrator Posts: 16,165	What Hifi is good but cheap ? - probably second hand Sept 30, 2017 12:50:29 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by John on Sept 30, 2017 12:50:29 GMT If you not producing lots of bass then consider the T amps fast and detailed Jerry might be able to point you in the right direction
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What Hifi is good but cheap ? - probably second hand Sept 30, 2017 14:04:24 GMT

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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 30, 2017 14:04:24 GMT

Do T Amps have a remote ? Can't see one mentioned. That's the mains reason for wanting to change.
If it sounds better than the Arcam great. If considered opinion says it won't then no big reason to change even if it has a remote.
I have seen some good old hifi separates being picked up for very little.

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What Hifi is good but cheap ? - probably second hand Sept 30, 2017 14:31:23 GMT

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Post by John on Sept 30, 2017 14:31:23 GMT

Crazy value for what this does as for sound quality who knows
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MUSE-S7-APE-FLAC-Lossless-Player-TDA7498L-Digital-T-amp-Amplifier-Machine-/262136891171?hash=item3d08938723:g:6fMAAOSwu-BWQbsG

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Slinger Rank: Composer Posts: 25,493	What Hifi is good but cheap ? - probably second hand Sept 30, 2017 14:59:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Slinger on Sept 30, 2017 14:59:42 GMT I'd say it's definitely worthwhile looking at Chinese amp-makers like Topping or SMSL
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What Hifi is good but cheap ? - probably second hand Sept 30, 2017 15:32:22 GMT

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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 30, 2017 15:32:22 GMT

Thanks. I see the MUSE S7 even has a remote.
T Amps is all new to me

I want to be pretty sure it will beat the Arcam. Need at least 2 inputs as well, preferably 3.

My intial thoughts were an old Pioneer as their CD players are so good and they have a passing connection with TAD

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What Hifi is good but cheap ? - probably second hand Sept 30, 2017 16:59:56 GMT

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Post by julesd68 on Sept 30, 2017 16:59:56 GMT

SMSL amps are superb value. I use one with the TV.

The Q5 has remote.

www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=smsl+q7&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.Xsmsl+q5.TRS0&_nkw=smsl+q5&_sacat=0

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What Hifi is good but cheap ? - probably second hand

Post by MikeMusic on Sept 30, 2017 12:00:47 GMT

Post by John on Sept 30, 2017 12:50:29 GMT

Post by MikeMusic on Sept 30, 2017 14:04:24 GMT

Post by John on Sept 30, 2017 14:31:23 GMT

Post by Slinger on Sept 30, 2017 14:59:42 GMT

Post by MikeMusic on Sept 30, 2017 15:32:22 GMT

Post by julesd68 on Sept 30, 2017 16:59:56 GMT

Post by MartinT on Oct 1, 2017 0:11:01 GMT