Recent content by Njb

I appreciate the comments and understand that characterisation does paint a true picture. However, I actually like the more subjective view. My Denon DM41 is sold online paired with many speakers up to the 606S2, which appears on paper to be ‘too much speaker’ for that class of system. Makes...

I am also considering the 607, thanks for the suggestion

Hi, I am looking for new speakers to partner my Denon mini system. The local choice is quite limited, as are audition chances (living overseas). I was going to pull the trigger on B&W 606 S2 speakers, but then found some obscure mixed reviews. The mainstream reviewers like them, but others...

I would argue that the margin between poor and good systems has reduced. I think of the little transistor radios of my youth, with that single crystal earpiece and what passes as simple today. Inexpensive kit is enjoyable and capable, so it is harder to justify the move up the cost bands in...

Yes, I read that Karl-Heinz Fink, of QAcoutics fame, was the man behind the Diamond 12.1. I guess that speakers do tend to mirror the preferences of the designer, so this is a big change in direction for this model range.

I am most surprised by the Diamond 12.1 speakers. My previous experience of Diamonds was pretty average, competent but uninspired. This latest iteration has upped their standard, in my view

So, setting aside the joy that I get from my Naim separates, I have the need for a little system in the office. I was a bit limited on choice, living overseas, and have ended up with a Denon Ceol N10 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 speakers. What a hoot, it is far better than it has any right to be...

I am in a rented apartment and conscious that I should be trying to minimise any noise pollution for the other residents in the block that I am in. Fortunately I am on the ground floor with just a car park below, don’t play too loud, but have also tried to decouple the speakers from the floor...

Hi, I am using a Bluesound Node 2 into a Chord Qutest as the source for my Naim 282/250DR system. I am curious about the benefits of upgrading the Bluesound when used purely as a digital source. I am tempted by the Naim ND5 XS2 as it is getting solid reviews. It is probably too much to...

What can I say, and you think that these designs just appear by magic? Yes, production can be inexpensive now but how do you fund the next products without putting R&D into the pricing model? I have had a mojo, and moved on the a Qutest. I have a modest, in hifi terms, set up and the Qutest...

+1 Flashback. Bought several of their interconnects. Very customer focused, quality products.

I get you on the detail aspect. I listen to pop/rock with a fondness for 80s electronica and I want to be able to follow a bass line etc when the mood takes me. Separation of the different instruments and/or elements matters to me. However, mostly I want the music to come together. I had a...

I went to Black Boxes from CB. For me, and this could be just my opinion, the CB offers an edgier sound. Heaven help you if you have a weak source or poorly recorded music. They are like your old fashioned sports car, no anti skid, no traction control, just hang on and enjoy the thrills. The BB...

Good luck to them. I have always found them friendly, helpful and fair. One of the rare pleasurable shopping experiences left on the High Street.

I really don’t want to be too specific as dealers might read forums, and definitely from the Northern Hemisphere! I am taking this step by step. If the dealer comes up with the goods then all will be fine.