System Design Service: Ask an Expert

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Equipment Inventory – which items of equipment do you think you need?
Turntable, Tonearm and Cartridge for Vinyl ReplaySeparate Phono StagePhono Stage to be Integral with AmplifierCD PlayerNetwork Streamer / Digital Storage DeviceAmplifierLoudspeakersRack in which to place equipmentHeadphonesCables

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£1,500 – £3,000£3,000 – £5,000£5,000 – £10,000£10,000 – £20,000£20,000 plus

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How would you describe your experience of Audio Equipment?

I am new to specialist Hi-Fi and want to know moreI have a little experience with Hi-Fi and need some helpI have years of experience in audio but would welcome your input
High-quality sound, ease-of-use or aesthetics.

Realistic high-quality sound is more important to me than either ease-of-use or aesthetics?

I strongly agreeI agreeI neither agree nor disagreeI disagreeI strongly disagreeNo opinion

Ease-of-use is more important to me than either sound quality or aesthetics?

I strongly agreeI agreeI neither agree nor disagreeI disagreeI strongly disagreeNo opinion

Aesthetics are more important to me than either sound quality or Ease-of-use?

I strongly agreeI agreeI neither agree nor disagreeI disagreeI strongly disagreeNo opinion

Loudspeaker Size and Visual Appearance.

The styling of the Loudspeakers is important to me?

I strongly agreeI agreeI neither agree nor disagreeI disagreeI strongly disagreeNo opinion

Speakers should be small and low-profile?

I strongly agreeI agreeI neither agree nor disagreeI disagreeI strongly disagreeNo opinion

Speakers should be hidden in the wall or behind a thin panel on the wall?

I strongly agreeI agreeI neither agree nor disagreeI disagreeI strongly disagreeNo opinion

The finish of the speaker is important to me (for instance wood veneer, black leather etc…)?

I strongly agreeI agreeI neither agree nor disagreeI disagreeI strongly disagreeNo opinion

I want my loudspeakers to be...

Floorstanding SpeakersBookshelf Speakers on Floor StandsBookshelf Speakers on ShelfOn the WallInside the WallHung from the CeilingNo Preference
Visual Appearance of the complete system e.g. Electronics, CD Players, Amplifiers, Racks etc…

Styling should be low-profile and unobtrusive.

I strongly agreeI agreeI neither agree nor disagreeI disagreeI strongly disagreeNo opinion

Preference between solid state and valve equipment?
I'd prefer ValvesI'd prefer solid-stateI have no preference

Equipment Finish Preferences.
SilverBlackOtherNot too worriedA mixture is ok

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