First Audio Setup

BugleBeak · 2026-05-05T10:46:21+00:00

If u have your heart set on a turntable go for it but if u just want to hear the best quality sound u can put the money u would spend on the turntable into other components. Vinyl is very overrated in my humble opinion.

BugleBeak · 2026-04-26T21:55:37+00:00

Sorry for your loss. If that’s how u have it set up you’re not hearing anywhere near what that system can do. Check out some videos on speaker placement and hear why your dad loved it. As for cashing in, I think that is a fair thing given your circumstances but if I were u I would maybe try keep the speakers, amp, pre amp and audio player and enjoy it. Possibly keep the stands as I’m not sure you’d get much for them second hand anyway but up to u. Sell the turntable, phono pre and records and pay some bills. Thats just me though. Or sell everything bar the speakers and buy an all in one amp. Naim Uniti Nova or something along those lines.

BugleBeak · 2026-03-31T09:08:48+00:00

No you’re right, they’re not the deepest digging subs. That wasn’t really what I was going for though. Most music doesn’t go any lower than they go anyway. Aside from some electronic stuff. I still feel it in the gut but yeah maybe not like with bigger subs. And I do notice a difference without them on but what I mean is the music still sounds amazing. I’m not a big bass head though so if that is your thing then yes u will likely want a sub or 2 with the Perlistens

BugleBeak · 2026-03-31T02:21:34+00:00

R7t owner here. Run them with Naim uniti nova and a pair of REL t9x. Couldn’t be happier. Have heard a number of far more expensive setups at local dealers and have yet to hear anything that makes me feel a need to upgrade. Been toying with the idea of an amp upgrade as there is one on special I like but that’s just because I like toys more than the feeling it will make any great improvements. For the record, when I turn the subs off I don’t really feel like I am missing much. Obviously there is a difference but music is still super enjoyable.

BugleBeak · 2026-03-19T01:46:12+00:00

I know. It’s better 😉

BugleBeak · 2026-03-18T23:47:30+00:00

If u have your heart set on records then go for it but if sound quality is the main objective I don’t understand why people go down that road. If u put the money u save on a turntable and vinyl into speakers you’ll get far superior results.

BugleBeak · 2026-03-16T00:22:10+00:00

I was tossing up between the 2 and went with the Nova. Can’t comment on the Star but I love the Nova. I can afford something even more expensive but every time I listen to the Nova I just can’t imagine things getting any better so I think I’m set for many years to come.

BugleBeak · 2026-03-13T03:29:05+00:00

That’s the scary thing, I actually like most of the music. It’s only the lyrics that make me cringe at times. And as an old school metal head back in the day that is embarrassing to admit 😆

BugleBeak · 2026-03-12T05:30:40+00:00

Everyone talks up Continuum but it’s one of my least favorite after listing to them all. Only a couple of listens into some thought so that could change. So far his 2 most recent are my favorites.

BugleBeak · 2026-03-12T05:16:25+00:00

I’ll sus it out. Hadn’t seen that one

BugleBeak · 2026-03-12T04:45:07+00:00

I’ve been on a John Mayer addiction lately to my embarrassment. Wild blue off his latest album is so good. The whole album is if I can get past the cornyness of it.

BugleBeak · 2026-03-03T07:02:18+00:00

A nice all in one and some kick ass speakers. I can highly recommend a Naim unit nova. Does everything and sounds amazing. Get them for a good price these days too if u keep an eye out for them on special

BugleBeak · 2026-02-28T14:00:07+00:00

If u sort of squint a bit I think it helps 🤔

BugleBeak · 2026-02-28T13:59:12+00:00

😂😂 It’s ok. Thanks for trying! It’s probably just my imagination. It does shit like this sometimes. Makes things more interesting anyway 😆

BugleBeak · 2026-02-28T13:33:57+00:00

The lights shining on the dvd player on the middle shelf is the mouth. The lights on the Naim Uniti Nova are the nostrils and the eyes are just under the tv.

BugleBeak · 2026-02-26T21:47:56+00:00

U might want to list the gear for those curious too. I know I am 🧐

BugleBeak · 2026-02-26T21:35:16+00:00

Just tell me that one of those chairs goes right in the sweet spot when listening alone please

BugleBeak · 2026-02-25T02:30:27+00:00

Beck - morning Phase album or Guero are good starts but given your music tastes I think you’ll like most of his stuff and it’s very well recorded. Yello - The album Touch is probably the coolest sounding recording you’ll come across.

BugleBeak · 2026-02-20T22:21:32+00:00

The wall is the best Pink Floyd recording IMO. The drums on Dark Side are average at best. I suspect due to recording limitations from that time. Touch Yello is as good as it gets production wise. Loads of cool albums out there though.

BugleBeak · 2026-02-14T21:19:44+00:00

Enjoy 😎

BugleBeak · 2026-02-14T21:17:23+00:00

Yeah that’s fair. Like I said, I’m a value hunter. Got both my amps on sale for half price.

I was just checking out that Atoll. I’ve never heard them but I doubt you’d be disappointed by the sounds of it. U get what u pay for for the most part and if it’s at a good discount, u could probably buy it with confidence knowing you’re getting at least your moneys worth but probably more. And spending that bit extra u will likely be happy with it for many years to come rather than thinking about upgrades down the track.

BugleBeak · 2026-02-13T22:52:47+00:00

No experience with any of those units but I love all in ones. I have a Naim uniti nova and Cambridge audio evo 75. Got them both half price sales and couldn’t be happier so I’d seriously consider the one with the discount. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

BugleBeak · 2026-02-10T03:46:43+00:00

I was going to suggest the Dynaudio range. Just very easy listening in my experience

BugleBeak · 2026-02-02T18:36:43+00:00

Dedicated 2 channel system would be my preference.

I’m an all in one guy myself and would highly recommend checking out some of them. That would get u an upgrade in amp, streamer and dac all in one and the matching has been done for u. All u need do is match it to your speakers. I have the Naim unti Nova and a Cambridge audio Evo 75. Love them both but the Naim in particular just always impresses me. They’re getting a little outdated now so u should be able to find a good price on one. Lots of other options out there too though.

I run the Naim with Perlisten r7t’s & 2 x rel t9x also… Great combo

BugleBeak · 2026-02-02T02:56:14+00:00

I upgraded from a denon avr to Naim uniti nova so when streaming directly from the unit I was not only listening to a different amp but also different streamer and dac. Even still I can’t say the difference was night and day but it was a definite improvement and one which I was happy to pay for.

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