Audiophile sound + mini systen size = Musical Fidelity X-150 + X-ray. (See page 44 of the November Stereophile.) For small speakers: Gallo Nucleus Solo. There you have it: Small, simple, within budget, and sounds good. Problem solved (for a Stereo system). Given the size constraints, I'm not sure you can do HT--unless maybe you do something "built in". Maybe in-wall or on-wall speakers? For all the "bells and whistles" you describe you will probably need to get a HT receiver, if anyone makes one small enough.
Help - Need Audiophile advice on small systems
Hey guys - I need some help - I want to give someone I know a really good Stereo system for a present. I would LIKE to give a real good quality audiophile system w/ all the latest Dolby Digital/EX /Pro Logic II/ DTS-ES/ NEO 6, DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD-RW, CD-RW, DTS-CD, VCD, MP3, multi channel surround bells and whistles, etc.
VERY Big problem - they have EXTREMELY limited space available (Very small studio/loft apartment). Due to that single fact - I need to find a quality MINI sized system.
I have never been impressed with mini or micro systems - I have never found one that came close to a full blown system. IMHO most seem to be made with the teen age rapper or gamer in mind rather than the audiophile.
Does anyone know of a really nice one they could recommend?
Looking through Bose, Cambridge, Sony, Pioneer, and B & O, just make my quest seem less likely....
Thanks for the help...
Rob
VERY Big problem - they have EXTREMELY limited space available (Very small studio/loft apartment). Due to that single fact - I need to find a quality MINI sized system.
I have never been impressed with mini or micro systems - I have never found one that came close to a full blown system. IMHO most seem to be made with the teen age rapper or gamer in mind rather than the audiophile.
Does anyone know of a really nice one they could recommend?
Looking through Bose, Cambridge, Sony, Pioneer, and B & O, just make my quest seem less likely....
Thanks for the help...
Rob