I'm looking to buy a bluetooth-equipped stereo amp, budget ... let's say up to 200€.
It's for my parents. I bought them a pretty damn sweet android tablet, which they've been using a lot. I want to upgrade their audio experience both when it comes to using the tablet (via bluetooth) and watching TV (atrocious internal speakers). Problem is I don't want to complicate their lives in the process, so I'm looking for a 'smart' amp, something with automatic input switching and an automatic turn on / off function.
If you lads know of anything that fits the above description, let me know.
It's for my parents. I bought them a pretty damn sweet android tablet, which they've been using a lot. I want to upgrade their audio experience both when it comes to using the tablet (via bluetooth) and watching TV (atrocious internal speakers). Problem is I don't want to complicate their lives in the process, so I'm looking for a 'smart' amp, something with automatic input switching and an automatic turn on / off function.
If you lads know of anything that fits the above description, let me know.
What inputs, other than Bluetooth? Also, how strong of an amp (watts per channel and impedance, if handy)?
Optical, as I think that's all their TV has.
2 x 50W would be plenty, 6 or 8 ohm.
I'm thinking BT amp because the idea is to give new life to one of the two pairs of passive speakers they have collecting dust around the house, however BT powered speakers with the same functionality is also an option, since said passive speakers are rather old.
2 x 50W would be plenty, 6 or 8 ohm.
I'm thinking BT amp because the idea is to give new life to one of the two pairs of passive speakers they have collecting dust around the house, however BT powered speakers with the same functionality is also an option, since said passive speakers are rather old.
Honestly I would look in the direction of active speakers for this kind of usecase. The concept I'm familiar with is that one of the two speakers has the amp and connections built in and is connected by one wire to the passive speaker. I have this kind of set-up myself at my PC and the inputs I have are optical, analogue, phono stage and it has bluetooth. Came with one simple remote and has auto sense for it's optical input. So whenever audio starts playing the speakers will turn on. From my experience in the shop this concept is simple enough for most people, it has little clutter and there's probably quite some variety out there when it comes to looks and size. Not needing to have a separate amp (which simply is a third object you don't actually need) really sold many people on this solution.
What speakers are those, Linius?
I'm leaning that way as well, I just wanted to see if I could give a new lease on life to the passive speakers present at my parent's house, but, yeah.
I'm leaning that way as well, I just wanted to see if I could give a new lease on life to the passive speakers present at my parent's house, but, yeah.
When I left the company the last christmas gift I got was a pair of the new Argon active speakers line-up. Argon has been started up by my employer but has grown into a proper brand over the years.
https://argonaudio.com/products/fenris-a4
https://argonaudio.com/products/fenris-a4
By reilo Go To PostAny IEM recommendations? My Massdrop Plus Universals are failing. $200 gone in less than 3 years 😡
The left IEM sounds like it has a high-pass filter on it. I have a backup pair of something from a decade ago – the quality is okay but the fit sucks.
Shit I saw this too late. My go 2 iem is SimgotEa500 and Tachjim Hana 2021
I figured out how to fit tight as fuck ear tips on my IEMs. A pair of tweezers is your friend. I keep losing them in public when I'm high.
Target is selling the terrific Sony WH-1000XM5 for a new all-time low price of $249.99 ($150 off).https://www.target.com/p/sony-wh-1000xm5-bluetooth-wireless-noise-canceling-headphones/-/A-86777236
I've started collecting cassettes again but not for fun. Okay, a bit of both.
I'd pop a tape into my Sansui cassette deck and it sounds phenomenal coming out of 15 inch woofers.
Slowdive - Everything Is Alive
Mitski - The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We
I'd pop a tape into my Sansui cassette deck and it sounds phenomenal coming out of 15 inch woofers.
Slowdive - Everything Is Alive
Mitski - The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We
Why cassettes? Just the physical aspect to them? I can understand records because they could, technically, have a better recording of some CD's. Cassettes are always worse, though. And more inconvenient to use. Is the tape hiss something you like in certain genres of music?
By Kibner Go To PostWhy cassettes? Just the physical aspect to them? I can understand records because they could, technically, have a better recording of some CD's. Cassettes are always worse, though. And more inconvenient to use. Is the tape hiss something you like in certain genres of music?Worse, sonically yes but I have records that sound considerably less enjoyable than tapes and then some.
Fun mucking about with an equalizer to get everything dialed in.
No hiss. Maybe if your speakers are sensitive and put your ears close to them. They're like three meters from me ffs
Physical media is inconvenience. This less than vinyl and CD's for me.
Two incredible albums you bought mate. Wish Mitski wouldn't just do Carré in Amsterdam. It just doesn't feel right to drop 70 euros on a Mitski gig. Hopefully I can catch her at Primavera. Willl be at the Slowdive gig though in Paradiso in january.
As for the medium itself, I did have some former co workers at the audio store who digged this stuff. But yeah, from a hobby perspective mostly. Messing about with the tech and something fun to collect. I also remember a customer who brought in some crazy expensive tape deck to be serviced. Don't remember the brand sadly but some of the older dudes were proper hyped about it. As for myself, I never dabbled into this territory. I'll stick to vinyl for my physical music fix.
As for the medium itself, I did have some former co workers at the audio store who digged this stuff. But yeah, from a hobby perspective mostly. Messing about with the tech and something fun to collect. I also remember a customer who brought in some crazy expensive tape deck to be serviced. Don't remember the brand sadly but some of the older dudes were proper hyped about it. As for myself, I never dabbled into this territory. I'll stick to vinyl for my physical music fix.
By Linius Go To PostTwo incredible albums you bought mate. Wish Mitski wouldn't just do Carré in Amsterdam. It just doesn't feel right to drop 70 euros on a Mitski gig. Hopefully I can catch her at Primavera. Willl be at the Slowdive gig though in Paradiso in january.Both spur of the moment.
As for the medium itself, I did have some former co workers at the audio store who digged this stuff. But yeah, from a hobby perspective mostly. Messing about with the tech and something fun to collect. I also remember a customer who brought in some crazy expensive tape deck to be serviced. Don't remember the brand sadly but some of the older dudes were proper hyped about it. As for myself, I never dabbled into this territory. I'll stick to vinyl for my physical music fix.
Go to wherever Kantarion Sound is playing in Nederland.
Professional shit photos from yours truly.
If I had a penny for every time I’ve had to replace the plug for my JDS Labs Atom amp because it broke under it’s own weight while plugged into a vertical extension lead. I’d have 2 pence.
I think I’m going back to on-board audio at this point.
I think I’m going back to on-board audio at this point.
By HottestGrapes Go To PostIf I had a penny for every time I’ve had to replace the plug for my JDS Labs Atom amp because it broke under it’s own weight while plugged into a vertical extension lead. I’d have 2 pence.:(
I think I’m going back to on-board audio at this point.
You could always try the Apple USB-C -> Aux adapter. It's $10 USD and better than on-board. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MU7E2AM/A/usb-c-to-35-mm-headphone-jack-adapter
I have a cheap USB C to aux DAC on hand already but ty.
Since my AKG headphones started acting up a while back, I’ve been using some cheap Sony headphones for almost everything.For the time being, I don’t need a great DAC/amp solution thankfully.
More than anything I’m just perplexed that the plug has broken for a second time. First time, the earth broke off it. This time the whole plastic housing between Earth/live/neutral has cracked and caved in. All from just being plugged in. That’s a 10/10 for impressively bad build quality.
Since my AKG headphones started acting up a while back, I’ve been using some cheap Sony headphones for almost everything.For the time being, I don’t need a great DAC/amp solution thankfully.
More than anything I’m just perplexed that the plug has broken for a second time. First time, the earth broke off it. This time the whole plastic housing between Earth/live/neutral has cracked and caved in. All from just being plugged in. That’s a 10/10 for impressively bad build quality.