Looking for a Home HiFi with these Specs - Please Help...

the_radio_kid · 24-01-2007, 14:34

My existing Aiwa NSX-DP55 stereo's display is beginning to fail after nearly 10 years of use. I am looking to replace it with an equivalent. The new HiFi must have similar specs and features to that of my current Aiwa. It must have...

* A Visual Graphic Equaliser Display (with the bars showing the loudness of each band).
* RDS - preferably with Radio Text (RT).
* Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound (Or the connections on the back for my existing speakers to plug in to).

All the HiFi's (Mini or Theatre), that i've seen have some of the above but miss others.

Can anyone help.

Thanks.

Glawster2002 · 24-01-2007, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_radio_kid

My existing Aiwa NSX-DP55 stereo's display is beginning to fail after nearly 10 years of use. I am looking to replace it with an equivalent. The new HiFi must have similar specs and features to that of my current Aiwa. It must have...

* A Visual Graphic Equaliser Display (with the bars showing the loudness of each band).
* RDS - preferably with Radio Text (RT).
* Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound (Or the connections on the back for my existing speakers to plug in to).

All the HiFi's (Mini or Theatre), that i've seen have some of the above but miss others.

Can anyone help.

Thanks.

Why do you need a "Visual Graphic Equaliser Display (with the bars showing the loudness of each band)"?

A good hi-fi, with good cables & speakers would never include such a thing.

FlatProblem · 24-01-2007, 15:03

I think they stopped making "Visual Graphic Equaliser Displays" in the 80s along with hi-fi's that have a billion buttons.

Also, with a Dolby 5.1 system, chances are you'd be watching the TV, not the Hi-Fi, so I doubt manufacturers would see it as an advantage (it would be distracting).

Are you opposed to seperates? You get alot more flexibility that way and its worth it (you could probably buy a seperate graphics equaliser that way if you really wanted to).

sircrump · 24-01-2007, 15:48

Try a Sony AV amp, they have an RDS tuner but not sure about text. They are very good and great value.

But please forget the graphic equaliser, - less is more.

PS- also bin your shell suit and get that curly perm cut out !!! Best thing about the 80's ? - Dec 31st 1989

Richard46 · 24-01-2007, 16:04

Might be worth looking in Richer Sounds; there is one in Cambridge.

http://www.richersounds.com/splashpa...70704862283711

Richard

soulboy77 · 24-01-2007, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlatProblem

I think they stopped making "Visual Graphic Equaliser Displays" in the 80s along with hi-fi's that have a billion buttons.

Unfortunately there are still some hi-fi monstrosities out there that light up like a Christmas trees and flash in time and intensity of the base ladened music.

the_radio_kid · 24-01-2007, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulboy77

Unfortunately there are still some hi-fi monstrosities out there that light up like a Christmas trees and flash in time and intensity of the base ladened music.

Do you know of any such ones on the market?

soulboy77 · 24-01-2007, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_radio_kid

Do you know of any such ones on the market?

I think the last time I was in Comet (Sept last year) they had such beasts but one of your requirements is 5.1, which means you really need a surround amp/receiver and these tend to be more sober in their design & features.

the_radio_kid · 24-01-2007, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulboy77

I think the last time I was in Comet (Sept last year) they had such beasts but one of your requirements is 5.1, which means you really need a surround amp/receiver and these tend to be more sober in their design & features.

Do you remember the brand?

Richard46 · 24-01-2007, 17:28

What about this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aiwa-Mini-Hi...&s=electronics

Looks like it has lots of lights and RDS and it is even an Aiwa

soulboy77 · 25-01-2007, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_radio_kid

Do you remember the brand?

Sorry no.

Glawster2002 · 25-01-2007, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulboy77

Unfortunately there are still some hi-fi monstrosities out there that light up like a Christmas trees and flash in time and intensity of the base ladened music.

Except, of course, they're anything but hi-fi!

Lee Morris · 25-01-2007, 18:09

Hi
Can I just ask, has your exisitng Hi-Fi, got a socket on the back, for an outdoor FM Aerial to be plugged in?.

I just ask, as I have bought Hi-Fi's[from catalogue firms] that have turned up, and have just a bit of cable, coming out of the back.

This does not provide, good reception, I really really prefir, a Hi-Fi, that you can plug an outdoor Aerial into.

24-01-2007, 14:34	#1
the_radio_kid Banned User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge and Sudbury Posts: 1,123	Looking for a Home HiFi with these Specs - Please Help... My existing Aiwa NSX-DP55 stereo's display is beginning to fail after nearly 10 years of use. I am looking to replace it with an equivalent. The new HiFi must have similar specs and features to that of my current Aiwa. It must have... * A Visual Graphic Equaliser Display (with the bars showing the loudness of each band). * RDS - preferably with Radio Text (RT). * Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound (Or the connections on the back for my existing speakers to plug in to). All the HiFi's (Mini or Theatre), that i've seen have some of the above but miss others. Can anyone help. Thanks. Last edited by the_radio_kid : 24-01-2007 at 14:36.

25-01-2007, 18:09	#13
Lee Morris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: not sure Posts: 1,786	Re: Home Hi-Fi Hi Can I just ask, has your exisitng Hi-Fi, got a socket on the back, for an outdoor FM Aerial to be plugged in?. I just ask, as I have bought Hi-Fi's[from catalogue firms] that have turned up, and have just a bit of cable, coming out of the back. This does not provide, good reception, I really really prefir, a Hi-Fi, that you can plug an outdoor Aerial into.

24-01-2007, 14:58	#2
Glawster2002 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire Posts: 10,404	Quote: Originally Posted by the_radio_kid My existing Aiwa NSX-DP55 stereo's display is beginning to fail after nearly 10 years of use. I am looking to replace it with an equivalent. The new HiFi must have similar specs and features to that of my current Aiwa. It must have... * A Visual Graphic Equaliser Display (with the bars showing the loudness of each band). * RDS - preferably with Radio Text (RT). * Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound (Or the connections on the back for my existing speakers to plug in to). All the HiFi's (Mini or Theatre), that i've seen have some of the above but miss others. Can anyone help. Thanks. Why do you need a "Visual Graphic Equaliser Display (with the bars showing the loudness of each band)"? A good hi-fi, with good cables & speakers would never include such a thing.

24-01-2007, 15:03	#3
FlatProblem Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Posts: 901	I think they stopped making "Visual Graphic Equaliser Displays" in the 80s along with hi-fi's that have a billion buttons. Also, with a Dolby 5.1 system, chances are you'd be watching the TV, not the Hi-Fi, so I doubt manufacturers would see it as an advantage (it would be distracting). Are you opposed to seperates? You get alot more flexibility that way and its worth it (you could probably buy a seperate graphics equaliser that way if you really wanted to).

24-01-2007, 15:48	#4
sircrump Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 51	Try a Sony AV amp, they have an RDS tuner but not sure about text. They are very good and great value. But please forget the graphic equaliser, - less is more. PS- also bin your shell suit and get that curly perm cut out !!! Best thing about the 80's ? - Dec 31st 1989

24-01-2007, 16:04	#5
Richard46 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London Posts: 41,718	Might be worth looking in Richer Sounds; there is one in Cambridge. http://www.richersounds.com/splashpa...70704862283711 Richard

24-01-2007, 16:35	#6
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	Quote: Originally Posted by FlatProblem I think they stopped making "Visual Graphic Equaliser Displays" in the 80s along with hi-fi's that have a billion buttons. Unfortunately there are still some hi-fi monstrosities out there that light up like a Christmas trees and flash in time and intensity of the base ladened music.

24-01-2007, 16:40	#7
the_radio_kid Banned User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge and Sudbury Posts: 1,123	Quote: Originally Posted by soulboy77 Unfortunately there are still some hi-fi monstrosities out there that light up like a Christmas trees and flash in time and intensity of the base ladened music. Do you know of any such ones on the market?

24-01-2007, 16:45	#8
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	Quote: Originally Posted by the_radio_kid Do you know of any such ones on the market? I think the last time I was in Comet (Sept last year) they had such beasts but one of your requirements is 5.1, which means you really need a surround amp/receiver and these tend to be more sober in their design & features.

24-01-2007, 17:07	#9
the_radio_kid Banned User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge and Sudbury Posts: 1,123	Quote: Originally Posted by soulboy77 I think the last time I was in Comet (Sept last year) they had such beasts but one of your requirements is 5.1, which means you really need a surround amp/receiver and these tend to be more sober in their design & features. Do you remember the brand?

24-01-2007, 17:28	#10
Richard46 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London Posts: 41,718	What about this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aiwa-Mini-Hi...&s=electronics Looks like it has lots of lights and RDS and it is even an Aiwa

25-01-2007, 08:34	#11
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	Quote: Originally Posted by the_radio_kid Do you remember the brand? Sorry no.

25-01-2007, 15:09	#12
Glawster2002 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire Posts: 10,404	Quote: Originally Posted by soulboy77 Unfortunately there are still some hi-fi monstrosities out there that light up like a Christmas trees and flash in time and intensity of the base ladened music. Except, of course, they're anything but hi-fi!

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