I just set up a desktop system of sorts, with components that were gathering dust.
NAD 7120 receiver and a pair of RatShack Minimus-7 speakers (white metal cabinet). Even if I had to purchase these items, cost should not be more than $100.
The receiver delivers 20wpc, with 3db of headroom. The speakers are efficient enough and the location is nearfield.
Sonics are better than I expected using content streamed from my server or from Internet radio. A slight bass boost for warmth and a slight treble cut to take the edge off of treble is all that I needed for smooth results. Soudstage has good depth and placement.
Volume is quite loud as well, such that I can use the system for general background music as I move around the room and floor where the system is located.
Previous system was a pr of selfpowered Harmon Kardon PC speakers. OK as pc speakers; dreadfull in comparison to what I put together.
Best,
Ross
NAD 7120 receiver and a pair of RatShack Minimus-7 speakers (white metal cabinet). Even if I had to purchase these items, cost should not be more than $100.
The receiver delivers 20wpc, with 3db of headroom. The speakers are efficient enough and the location is nearfield.
Sonics are better than I expected using content streamed from my server or from Internet radio. A slight bass boost for warmth and a slight treble cut to take the edge off of treble is all that I needed for smooth results. Soudstage has good depth and placement.
Volume is quite loud as well, such that I can use the system for general background music as I move around the room and floor where the system is located.
Previous system was a pr of selfpowered Harmon Kardon PC speakers. OK as pc speakers; dreadfull in comparison to what I put together.
Best,
Ross