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Old May 12th 05, 11:19 PM posted to uk.rec.audio
Rob
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Uzmi Novce I Bjezi! wrote:
Hy!



I'm planning to buy receiver + floorstanding loudspeakers for hi-fi (not
home cinema) purpose.



I would mostly listen to mp3's (all kinds) and radio.



I founded these receivers and loudspeakers:



Receivers:


snip list of receivers

If it's not home cinema you're after I'd look at a separate amp and
tuner. While the receivers are good value they'll include some stuff you
never use, and you may get better quality using, say, a Cambridge amp
and Denon tuner. Having said this there are plenty of old cheap
receivers on ebay - I bought one for about 50USD and it's fine. Buyer
beware and all that.



Loudspeakers:


snip list of speakers

Not familiar with any of that lot - try and listen to a range if you
can, and don't rely on reviews. It all depends on your room and taste.



What would you reccomend?

Dynaudio speakers, and possibly Mission for a cheaper quick fix. I'd
avoid budget floor standing speakers.



What sound card to buy (in range up to 80$)?


I think you're looking at one of Creative's offerings for that money -
seem fine to me with mp3s.

I'd go for an internal card to avoid the tangle of wires.



I prefer quality of sound over technical possibilities.


Well you should be thinking about a turntable and a valve amplifier then :-)


Thank you for your answers!


Pleasure, best of luck.

Rob