I am a 66 year old guy that has always loved music. Being married for 35 years has meant some sacrifices, one of those was to limit my music experience to a portable mp3 player and headphones since my wife does not share my love for high quality music.
But with lossless digital files and websites such as HDtracks this is maybe not so bad anymore. I want to maximize this experience on a limited budget and I am also thinking of building a better home theater system with an emphasis on music quality (this would keep my wife happy but would be great in those times when I have some time to myself to listen to music. So here are my questions -
I have a Yoga Pro 2 laptop where I keep my music files, a Zune music player and a Sansa Clip+ mp3 player. I am considering getting the Pono or Sony NWZ-A17 high hd portable player. I know the advantage of these players is that they can play the lossless files, would the quality be better than my computer?
I am use the Bose Quietcomfort 15 headphones that I mainly bought for traveling. I am not a Bose groupie so my thinking there may be better choices when I don't need noise canceling. I love all types of music except hip hop. I am thinking of getting the Sony MDR 1r headphones because they seem to be fairly good for a wide range of music types. Any other suggestions are appreciated.
I am doing a lot of research on speakers and speakers reviews is what drove me to this website. I will do the research and spare you by not asking for speaker opinions. I am wondering what to do as far as an amplifier or receiver. I understand that a system is as good as the weakest link. Right now I have a Denon AVR 1910 receiver which is adequate for my NHT speakers and subwoofer.
I am considering a separate system for my music. If I were to get a pair of tower speakers and a sub if needed, would I need a preamp and amp to connect the high definition portable music player or could I just use an amp?
The room we use is about 20x30 feet. I don't blast my music but want it to sound close to what it would live.
The more I think about it the more I think I may need specific recommendations and I will have to provide a hard figure as to what I can spend. I am hoping I can build a decent system for around $2,500 or $3,000 if I completely change our home theater system. I probably will keep my NHT surround speakers but am game to replace everything else.
So is this the place to start getting help, and I need lots of it!
Gary
I am a 66 year old guy that has always loved music. Being married for 35 years has meant some sacrifices, one of those was to limit my music experience to a portable mp3 player and headphones since my wife does not share my love for high quality music.
But with lossless digital files and websites such as HDtracks this is maybe not so bad anymore. I want to maximize this experience on a limited budget and I am also thinking of building a better home theater system with an emphasis on music quality (this would keep my wife happy but would be great in those times when I have some time to myself to listen to music. So here are my questions -
I have a Yoga Pro 2 laptop where I keep my music files, a Zune music player and a Sansa Clip+ mp3 player. I am considering getting the Pono or Sony NWZ-A17 high hd portable player. I know the advantage of these players is that they can play the lossless files, would the quality be better than my computer?
I am use the Bose Quietcomfort 15 headphones that I mainly bought for traveling. I am not a Bose groupie so my thinking there may be better choices when I don't need noise canceling. I love all types of music except hip hop. I am thinking of getting the Sony MDR 1r headphones because they seem to be fairly good for a wide range of music types. Any other suggestions are appreciated.
I am doing a lot of research on speakers and speakers reviews is what drove me to this website. I will do the research and spare you by not asking for speaker opinions. I am wondering what to do as far as an amplifier or receiver. I understand that a system is as good as the weakest link. Right now I have a Denon AVR 1910 receiver which is adequate for my NHT speakers and subwoofer.
I am considering a separate system for my music. If I were to get a pair of tower speakers and a sub if needed, would I need a preamp and amp to connect the high definition portable music player or could I just use an amp?
The room we use is about 20x30 feet. I don't blast my music but want it to sound close to what it would live.
The more I think about it the more I think I may need specific recommendations and I will have to provide a hard figure as to what I can spend. I am hoping I can build a decent system for around $2,500 or $3,000 if I completely change our home theater system. I probably will keep my NHT surround speakers but am game to replace everything else.
So is this the place to start getting help, and I need lots of it!
Gary