CD player + speaker setup question

[Kaido]

Can this CD player hook up straight to these speakers? Or do I need an amp or some other gadget?

 

[mobobuff]

It doesn't say anything about amperage... so maybe not. You may need an amp component, preferably one with optical in.

 

[Kaido]

what would you recommend? I'm not up on home stereo stuff, just computer audio like Audigys and Logitech speakers

 

[mobobuff]

Yeah I'm not really so sure about it either... the speakers are rated to handle up to 200 W with 8 Ohms (I'm assuming that's per unit) so this would seem to be a good bet. Though don't take my advice, lets wait for a certified audiophile to come by.

 

[Kaido]

do you think I need a pre-amp, too? or maybe just a receiver would do it...

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: Kaido
do you think I need a pre-amp, too? or maybe just a receiver would do it...

Get a receiver and CD player and speakers. DONE!

In audio, you generally get what you pay for. Of course, do not get Bose. Ather than that, let your ears be the judge.

What is your budget? I'm guessing that those speakers are the only definite things right now. What do they cost?

You need one of the following:
1) amp and pre-amp (tuner for radio optional)
2) receiver (this is an amp, pre-amp and tuner all together)

2 is usually the less expensive option, but depending on your budget, this can sound very good.

 

[mobobuff]

Nah, in most setups I've seen, anything that needs a pre-amp usually has a phono (headphone) jack. And that CD changer doesn't have one (great deductive logic eh? )

But 400 discs? Wow, that'd be pretty sweet. Not a bad investment.


Edit: IHateMyJob's post makes sense, listen to him.

 

[Kaido]

the speakers and the CD player are definate. what's a good receiver? I don't want to spend over $1,000 total, and with the speakers and CDP, I'm up to about $600. Oh, and a receiver with radio would be great It doesn't have to be super-audiophile stuff, just needs to sound good and look nice

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: mobobuff
Nah, in most setups I've seen, anything that needs a pre-amp usually has a phono (headphone) jack. And that CD changer doesn't have one (great deductive logic eh? )

But 400 discs? Wow, that'd be pretty sweet. Not a bad investment.

Yah, I just found it for $216.50 at BH Photo/Video.

 

[FlashG]

You need a good powered receiver or amp/preamp my friend. Get something in the $400 range from Onkyo or try Dennon, Harman Kardon, Yamaha, etc.

try asking your question here

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/index.php

or here

http://www.audiogon.com/

 

[Kaido]

I wonder...would it be good to hook up a UPS to this system? I have a Belkin 1100va with 4 battery outlets and 2 non-battery outlets. Or would a power strip be fine?

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: FlashG
You need a good powered receiver or amp/preamp my friend. Get something in the $400 range from Onkyo or try Dennon, Harman Kardon, Yamaha, etc.

try asking your question here

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/index.php

or here

http://www.audiogon.com/

Do I really need a $400 receiver if I only have $300 speakers? Well, I'm operating on a $1,000 budget, so a $400 receiver would fit fine

 

[Kaido]

I'd also like to get a nice wooden rack to hold the receiver, CD player, etc. Where should I look? Just something simple to match the Fluance speakers. It doesn't need to hold any CDs or CD cases, just the equipment.

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: FlashG
You need a good powered receiver or amp/preamp my friend. Get something in the $400 range from Onkyo or try Dennon, Harman Kardon, Yamaha, etc.

try asking your question here

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/index.php

or here

http://www.audiogon.com/

Do I really need a $400 receiver if I only have $300 speakers? Well, I'm operating on a $1,000 budget, so a $400 receiver would fit fine

A lot of non audiophiles like

Onkyo HT-S755DVC. I think that they offer the best bang for the buck in Home Theatres in-a-Box combinations.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: FlashG

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: FlashG
You need a good powered receiver or amp/preamp my friend. Get something in the $400 range from Onkyo or try Dennon, Harman Kardon, Yamaha, etc.

try asking your question here

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/index.php

or here

http://www.audiogon.com/

Do I really need a $400 receiver if I only have $300 speakers? Well, I'm operating on a $1,000 budget, so a $400 receiver would fit fine

A lot of non audiophiles like

Onkyo HT-S755DVC. I think that they offer the best bang for the buck in Home Theatres in-a-Box combinations.

hmm. does Onkyo make a good stereo receiver? All I want is a receiver for two speakers. with a tuner

 

[Kaido]

This Sony doesn't look half-bad, either.

 

[spidey07]

If you're really into listening to music I'd suggest an integrated amplifier. check out used at www.audiogon.com

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: spidey07
If you're really into listening to music I'd suggest an integrated amplifier. check out used at www.audiogon.com

yah, this system will be used soley for music. thanks!

 

[jsbush]

I wouldn't get sony for audio.

Most recievers now do 5.1 if not 6.1, but you can use them to power just two speakers in stereo mode.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: spidey07
If you're really into listening to music I'd suggest an integrated amplifier. check out used at www.audiogon.com

yah, this system will be used soley for music. thanks!

well then you'll get more bang for your buck with an integrated amplifier.

IMHO a 400-500 dollar receiver just doesn't have enough power to enjoy music - you're paying for all that video switching and 5.1 stuff. Harmon Kardon may make a decent integrated along with Jolida, rotel, cambridge audio.

You can get a VERY nice integrated for under 500 dollars and it will blow the doors off any receiver in the 1000-2000 dollar range.

 

[Kaido]

I guess what I'm looking for is a good receiver to power the Fluances, which includes digital input (for the CD player), RCA L/R stereo input (for the tape player), and stereo output (for the speakers). Plus remote and AM/FM tuner.

The specifications for the Fluance speakers is "Power Handling: 50 - 200 Watts". I don't know if that's refering to them as a pair or individually. link to specs.

 

[Kaido]

Would the Sherwood receiver from JokerSmoker's thread be pretty good?

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Would the Sherwood receiver from JokerSmoker's thread be pretty good?

Take a word of advice. Go to a B&M store by you and look and compare what they have.

I went to Sound Advice/Tweeters first to see what Mid-Fi had to offer then I went to a specialty Hi-Fi installer shop had to offer. After I heard the best there was to offer and I got over sticker shock, I filally visited Best Buy and Circuit City.

Just take a couple of weeks to browse and you'l know what you want and can afford.

Good luck