A1 or XA1 for an Exposed Cabinet?

[AidenL]

I'm thinking of taking the plunge here too

Everyone says the A1 is a bit frumpy , whereas the Xa1 is a bit of a stunner relatively speaking - there is the price difference of course, but in a case where the palyer was going to be on display in an open fronted cabinet, do you think the XA1 would be a better buy?

Just wondering what you guys think?

I know the performance and picture quality will be the same but......

[bfrench]

I would go for the AX1. I did and it is great. Love the motorised flap
at the front. The chassis is also a lot heavier than the A1. I see you have
good design taste anyway. ( I'm a Mini owner too!!) and VP30 owner it works
great with that through HDMI.


Barry

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by bfrench

I would go for the AX1. I did and it is great. Love the motorised flap
at the front. The chassis is also a lot heavier than the A1. I see you have
good design taste anyway. ( I'm a Mini owner too!!) and VP30 owner it works
great with that through HDMI.


Barry

I am tempted by the X alright, and I'd have to be honest, its the looks that do it for me

Yep, love the MINI, its an S Works. wife drives it most of the time, but I hijack it at weekends

OT, if you want a good forum for MINI info, try www.MINI2.com - if you aren't there already

I'm a Moderator on there, we'll give you a warm welcome

[bfrench]

I just read in this months Home Theater mag that they
don't recommend putting it in a cabinet. They ripped it open to
check out the cooling, fans .... and they say it runs hot like a pc.
Maybe ok if you have good circulation, not a issue for me as it
just sits on an open shelf.

I have been on MINI2.COM, cool forum....
Like you, ours is her's but mine when I need it


Barry

[AidenL]

Any more votes please?

[Avi]

Originally Posted by AidenL

Everyone says the A1 is a bit frumpy , whereas the Xa1 is a bit of a stunner relatively speaking -

M8 you planning on taking it out on a date or playing discs on it ?? LOL

AVI

[rentagas]

Get an A1 Aiden (Mine looks great)
Alternatively you could look at the D1/RCA versions

The remote looks better than I expected

[RyanK]

Originally Posted by rentagas

Get an A1 Aiden (Mine looks great)
Alternatively you could look at the D1/RCA versions

The remote looks better than I expected

IMO the extra $$$ for the XA1 is not justified.

The A1 is bulky but i tend to watch the HD image the screen and not spend all day looking at the unit

DO NOT look or get the RCA version. That is one ugly mother f****r of a unit

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by Avi

M8 you planning on taking it out on a date or playing discs on it ?? LOL

AVI

Anything could happen out here in the wilds........

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by rentagas

Get an A1 Aiden (Mine looks great)
Alternatively you could look at the D1/RCA versions

The remote looks better than I expected

Another familiar name - hiya !

[rentagas]

Cheers Aiden!
Do you think there is a correlation between MINI ownership and a desire for high tech gadgets?

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by rentagas

Cheers Aiden!
Do you think there is a correlation between MINI ownership and a desire for high tech gadgets?

Could be

Theres us, Paul M, ABG, Rakey, tnoy 66 and no doubt a few others

Spending the dosh on AV gear seeing as theres a speccin' famine at the mo

[AidenL]

I'm still holding off - can't bring myself to commit with the current uncertainty - plus I have a new Arcam DV 79 coming soon - not sure what to do - perhaps a R1 HD player would be an excellent complimentary player to it?

[gizlaroc]

Originally Posted by AidenL

Could be

Theres us, Paul M, ABG, Rakey, tnoy 66 and no doubt a few others

Spending the dosh on AV gear seeing as theres a speccin' famine at the mo

Add one more to that list!

gIzzE on mini2, although don't post on there that much as it is my wifes car and as soon as I start posting on a forum I start spending money!
And I would rather spend it on my own car.

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by gizlaroc

Add one more to that list!

gIzzE on mini2, although don't post on there that much as it is my wifes car and as soon as I start posting on a forum I start spending money!
And I would rather spend it on my own car.

Visit the S Speccin' Thread - loads of nice bits we could tempt you with :D