ShadowFiend
Novice Member
Hello all, i think this might be a rabbit hole that requires more research than i previously anticipated and so just a quick few questions for some guidance on what to read up and search for on here really.
The room is a dining room/kitchen that is used for all sorts, (i have a different room for gaming/theatre), hence wanting a sound system (not quite moved into house yet but doing so shortly). I have a TV with PC with a Arcam rPAC USB DAC connected to a Bose Sounddock for viewing/listening, but looking to replace the Bose only as the DAC is quite nice and spacious with sound, don't know if would hold up with some half decent bookshelf speakers?
The thing is i would like sometimes to just press a button on the device and it's on straight away, ie radio. I like some of the DAB station offerings, but DAB+ i'm guessing is a requirement now. But i've seen internet radio is available on some devices, and being on the device has the advantage of not having to boot up a PC for some quick listening. This is a rabbit hole it first appears due to some limitations around availability i'm reading with internet radio.
I don't think i really need a CD player, as i've got one on the PC, and moved all my CDs to digital storage anyway (only kept the CDs as they're a nice thing to have), plus not all my purchased music is available on CD sadly either. However if i could get a unit that does do DVDs that would be very nice as again saves booting up the PC, and there's no way i'm digitalising my DVD collection.
I don't require blutooth or phone connections, or multi room support etc.
Space and mains sockets i have no limitations. Budget is sitting at £300 to £600 i guess? Not sure if a pair of active stereo speakers with a few RCA inputs would suffice really. Then just buy a cheapo DAB+ radio and DVD player. I did look at the Denon DM41 DAB unit, but reading on here there are some horror stories about it. With smart TVs, chromecasts etc, HTPCs have become redundant for a reason, but they do just work and do it all. Plus it means i can put more money into speakers (something than an audition really is the decider of). I do not need or want LOUD, i just would like soundstage and forwardish vocals. Music taste varies too.
Sorry if that's a bit "wut" of a topic, just a bit unsure really right now. Thanks in advance.
The room is a dining room/kitchen that is used for all sorts, (i have a different room for gaming/theatre), hence wanting a sound system (not quite moved into house yet but doing so shortly). I have a TV with PC with a Arcam rPAC USB DAC connected to a Bose Sounddock for viewing/listening, but looking to replace the Bose only as the DAC is quite nice and spacious with sound, don't know if would hold up with some half decent bookshelf speakers?
The thing is i would like sometimes to just press a button on the device and it's on straight away, ie radio. I like some of the DAB station offerings, but DAB+ i'm guessing is a requirement now. But i've seen internet radio is available on some devices, and being on the device has the advantage of not having to boot up a PC for some quick listening. This is a rabbit hole it first appears due to some limitations around availability i'm reading with internet radio.
I don't think i really need a CD player, as i've got one on the PC, and moved all my CDs to digital storage anyway (only kept the CDs as they're a nice thing to have), plus not all my purchased music is available on CD sadly either. However if i could get a unit that does do DVDs that would be very nice as again saves booting up the PC, and there's no way i'm digitalising my DVD collection.
I don't require blutooth or phone connections, or multi room support etc.
Space and mains sockets i have no limitations. Budget is sitting at £300 to £600 i guess? Not sure if a pair of active stereo speakers with a few RCA inputs would suffice really. Then just buy a cheapo DAB+ radio and DVD player. I did look at the Denon DM41 DAB unit, but reading on here there are some horror stories about it. With smart TVs, chromecasts etc, HTPCs have become redundant for a reason, but they do just work and do it all. Plus it means i can put more money into speakers (something than an audition really is the decider of). I do not need or want LOUD, i just would like soundstage and forwardish vocals. Music taste varies too.
Sorry if that's a bit "wut" of a topic, just a bit unsure really right now. Thanks in advance.