Recent content by Stereoasishead

PFM is not social media…it’s a discussion forum! Anyway I switched from Spotify to Tidal years ago, I’d happily switch back if they could match the sound quality, I’ll watch this space but not hold my breath

I’m a big fan of VD blue too, can’t see me using anything else again.

Thanks guys, Some food for thought. Problem really is the family were used to the previous all Naim setup that we left on 24 7, so playing music was simply picking up a phone and loading the app. I’ve been challenged to get as close to that as possible. Having said that, I’m not prepared to...

My new setup (ATC SCM19A, NAC72 with RSL boards and HiCap, bluesound Node 2i and Chord Hugo) is sounding great! But it’s introduced an unexpected problem...I have no problem with switching everything on individually, the rest of the family are really struggling with it. I’m under pressure to...

Hi, I have the Naim boards, Neils boards, the Avondale boards and the RSL boards. I've been swapping them between my 32.5 and my 72 in my main and second systems. For me, the best two by a distance are the Avondale and RSL. At a push I prefer the RSL ones.

My goodness I was planning on ordering another cable shortly, very sad news indeed. Big loss to the industry...

Worth checking out the Bluesound Node 2i

I’ve been on a similar journey recently. I’ve had ten happy years with my Naim (Avondale 250, NAC72 with RSL cards and hi-cap ) and Neat speakers. Unfortunately I’ve developed some sensitivity to treble in one of my ears, and as much as I love the neat sound, I need something with a softer...

I’ve been using one for just over a year, both with and without an external factor. I think it’s easily good enough at its price point, I really do like it. Although as others have said it’s better with an external, mine is currently connected to a Hugo...

Thanks everyone, some interesting ideas. Never heard of Buchardt before and that’s certainly a different idea. SF is another brand I’d forgotten about..some more research required!

Reviewed options with the boss... Seems ATC are a nose in front, although it seems 40s are like hens teeth on the second hand market, both passive and active, which could drive me in another direction, maybe even towards the 19s to see if I gel with the sound or not... Rob

Thanks everyone. looks like ATC should be top of my list, although I am tempted to try Revel... If anyone knows of someone selling scm40a second hand or ex demo please point them my way! Can’t justify the new price without hearing them first unfortunately... Rob

Ive always wanted to hear Vienna Acoustic speakers, but never had the chance. They don’t seem to have much of a presence in the UK these days never mind NI. Funny you mention PMC tweeter, the last dealer I spoke to recommended I stay clear for that reason (and definitely not because he doesn’t...

I do like the idea of three more LS50s, but unfortunately I’d need 5 more as the ones in the kitchen are well matched to the room, and they sound great! Plus, the room layout lends itself to a more traditional centre speaker. I’ll not rule it out though!

Try and contact BlueSound, their support is very good. I’d an issue with my Node2i a while back with the digital and analog inputs going missing. They managed to fix it remotely. It’s been problem free since then. Rob