I am new here. I posted another thread about adding a hifi CD player to my system. Got some good feedback already, thanks. I was going to add this new question to that thread but thought this might be worthy of a separate short discussion.

When I got back into the audio hobby about a year ago, I came into it quite 'cold' even in regards to understanding some basics.

I learned this from some of what I considered to be mentors when I was making my initial plans for the system:

Happy happy, amigos!

Anybody get any Hi Fi related gifts?

What'd ya get?

(We are wating for everyone to wake up, so no report from me yet...)

If none this year, how about regaling us with past Hi Fi high points?

Hello

I am looking to spend about 400 for speakers (more for music then TV), but I was wondering if it would be better to buy individual speakers for this amount and over the next year and add speakers as I can afford to. Or spend maybe a little more and get a set with a subwoofer. Also I would love some recommendations

Thanks

I have collected a lot of music CDs over the years (after many teenage years of abusing vinyl). I just started putting together a system. Started with loudspeakers (that is where much of the budget went), an AVR, a power amp for the mains, and a universal disc player (a rather inexpensive one, does not support SACD). Everything that I am using is subject to change as I grow the system, except the speakers and subs. They will stay.

January issue is really good. It's got something for everyone:

It's got outrageously expensive equipment, entry level equipment, analog, digital, rave reviews, negative reviews, lots of content... simply great!

Just looking for some feedback on this player. I can pick up & dealer demo (not in my area, so I haven't heard it) for a really good price. I also am looking at Marantz SA-15 & SA-11S2, Esoteric SA-10 & SA-60. The Marantz & Esoteric models are quite a bit more money than the NAD M5. I always wonder if the difference in price is justified?

Any feedback from NAD M5 owners would be great. And also any other recommendations on CD/SACD players you can throw out would be appreciated.

Merry Christmas & thanks

May your music sound better, may your sound be more musical. (And may Stereophile continue to keep you informed and entertained.)

John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile

Happy Holidays and hope the next year is good to all.

Steve