(Part 2) Best compact radios & stereos according to redditors

There’s always something! I’m really sorry you live far away, even as a partner it can be hard to see your SO struggle with that burden. Sending care packages is also a great idea! Things for the caregiver as well as things for the person whose sick. There’s a really good clock you could send to help the dad as well as treats for the mom, audio books and other things. If it’s within your means offering to fly down for a weekend to help every so often may be good but isn’t always possible. :)
Or calling snd setting up meal delivery or adult-sitting services.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0OV8P7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A28EYCIDBFYFVO

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I suggest that you get her this mini/shelf system from Denon. The Denon D-M39S has everything that you would want and is in your budget.

• CD player - Now she doesn't have to get rid of or transfer anything.
  
  
• USB input - for table/phone/ipod playback and charge
  
  
• Aux analog inputs - hook up the computer via a 35. to RCA cable
  
  
• Optical input! - hook the TV and anything connected to the TV (DVD, BR player, Roku, ect) up to this guy for better audio.
  
  
• Subwoofer out - Yep you can hook up a powered sub to this guy too. If you want to get a nice 2.1 going just get a little Dayton or ML dynamo and you're in business.
  
  
• FM tuner - Not the most advanced technology but hey it could still come in handy in a pinch.
  
  
• Remote - a must for any HT use.

i have this one, i managed to score an amazing deal:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E91EGDS?ref=emc_b_5_t

it's a gamechanger. by the time the pre-wakeup light phase is complete, i can enjoy the ''sunshine'' and bird song while i get dressed. i always hated getting up in the morning, because i could be in various stages of sleep when the alarm went off, some harder to wake from than others. and not having any kind of cue when the sun is down half the year didn't help either.

i bought a cheaper one and didn't get the same results. these phillips ones are the business though, they're so bright that at full brightness and fully awake, it hurts to look straight at it.

Use your optical out on the iMac and get these, one of few ones that offer it:

http://www.amazon.com/Edifier-USA-C2XD-Optical-Multimedia/dp/B00ARDBANG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408198910&sr=8-1&keywords=EDIFIER+C2XD

YTA I realize it isn't intentional, but when you live in an apartment you have to think of others as your life activities will impact theirs. I understand it can be hard to wake up a deep sleeper as it is an issue I have struggled with myself. Something that helped me was changing my alarm clock from the traditional sound only option to a light alarm like this one. It still has a sound alarm at the end of the wake up light, but I either don't make it to the alarm or I am able to wake up to it immediately. I was really skeptical of this at first, but it has worked for the last few years and I am actually getting better sleep as a result of not pseudo waking myself up 10x before I can actually truly wake up.

I bought this sony alarm clock when I decided the same thing. Simple and all the functions you could need in a normal alarm clock. I got it for 20 dollars, you may be able to find it at best buy or target around you for less.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICFC1T-Alarm-Clock-Radio/dp/B00IEYHMQ4/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483761383&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Sony+AM%2FFM+Dual+Alarm+Clock+Radio+%28ICFC1TB%29+-+Black

They still make them, but I've never seen one in the wild.

I'm assuming you are asking about a set of speakers (most likely 2-hence stereo). If you only want good Bass just get a powered sub! I'm kidding but realize you're questioning the audiophile sub-reddit here.
If you are talking about something like this:http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MHCECL99BT-Wireless-Music-System/dp/B00MO66IJU/ref=sr_1_5?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1426037868&sr=1-5

Then i can tell you your options are pretty limited and I have the previous model of these and although they are good (I paid $130). You can get much better sound out of a Lepai-20XX amp and Overnight Sensations for a bit more money.

You are probably best off getting http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Primus-Three-way-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B0046A8R3M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1426038067&sr=1-1&keywords=infinity+primus

and something to drive them

There are small CD receivers available from major brands. You wouldn't need to use speakers if all you listen to is headphones.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005YXXTDS/

https://smile.amazon.com/Onkyo-CS-265-Hi-Fi-System-Bluetooth/dp/B00N9QQVQY/

https://smile.amazon.com/Denon-System-Bluetooth-Player-DM41SBK/dp/B072635J3H/

here you go!

Did you accidentally set your alarm to go off at night instead of in the morning? Man I feel this one.

They make dementia alarm clocks with everything written out. I have not personally tried it myself, but the reviews are promising.

Alternatively, search keyword "24 12 hr" alarm clock. These have the option of switching between military and regular time. I have made the mistake of accidentally switching the time before, which also made me sleep in. Just another thing to watch out for.

Here's a beautiful Marantz. This Yamaha looks decent too.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-CRX-N560BL-Micro-Component/dp/B00FNK8SY2

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YBA-11-Bluetooth-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B00B9B4IYI


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DS5Z0KE

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Theater-Music-Receiver-Support/dp/B00DIGAO22

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SongStream-Bluetooth-Music-Receiver/dp/B00AG6NSNO

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AHVR4N8/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JRYSGT2/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We bought the car seats piece meal, but very economical

I have very similar "retard" moments so this was an excellent post, I commend you.

You may very well have just changed my mind ( I was leaning towards this one). I like the fact that it shows your alarm time (w/o pressing a button), I agree this should be a no-brainer feature.

Thanks for the great suggestion!

I will be starting my first teaching job in just a few weeks! I will be teaching art to middle schoolers, and would really love a radio for my classroom. I think my students will want to have some music (and so will I) as we work and create things.

I bought an alarm clock at Target (made by Emerson Research) that the alarm starts very low and gradually gets louder over the course of a minute. Changed my life! It also dimly projects the time on the ceiling and sets itself. Put it on your Christmas list :)

http://www.amazon.com/Emerson-CKS3516-SmartSet-Dual-Alarm-Projection/dp/B000G0PCZW

Here's an example of one I bought recently. Mind's a different model but these are cool. Dual alarm, goes by weekdays/weekends but the cool feature was the time projection. When it's dark in the room the time projects onto the ceiling. It's handier than it sounds. Can't say it ramps up in volume on its own though.

I have one of those big radio alarm clocks, in "buzzer mode". Even with ear plugs, it's impossible not to hear that.

Go and buy a standard clock-radio alarm like this one.

They all use the same internal module, and the snooze function is always the same : 9 minutes. I don't know why, but it is. It probably dates back to when the first models were developed. Perhaps there's a technical reason that we don't know about.

So that's what we have all become accustomed to. And Apple followed the established norm. If they had made it a different value people would be outraged.

So don't blame Apple. Blame the engineer who chose a 9 minute snooze function all those years ago.

I use this Sony Alarm clock. It is outside of your budget, but I think that it is worth it. The sound quality is better than a cheap one, and has a more pleasant alarm tone. It has settings for two different alarms like you asked for. It has a battery backup so that it won't reset if you have a blackout.

In my mind, a quality alarm clock is something that you use every day and is worth paying for. If your alarm clock stops functioning properly, you get in trouble at work, and you need to go to work in order to make a living.

https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Light-Alarm-Clock-Simulation/dp/B01N0OV8P7/ref=pd_lpo_121_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RVWDHFKDVW5NSNHJ9ZGY

No joke, it's really helpful. There's a really fancy Philips one too.

There's a few reasonably simple options involving a smartphone. I'm going to assume you don't have one.

This will read mp3s from a USB stick, and play them through the speakers. It might be difficult to select your music.

This can play mp3s on a CD (so you could put all your Beatles or Metalica albums on one disk, and play them all at once), or on a USB stick.

Your computer is another option. Not ideal (it's probably not in the same room as you want to relax and listen to music in), but an option. Some good speakers will improve things.


If you have a simple Android phone, and you have a TV with a HDMI port, you can put the music on your phone and play it on your TV with a Chromecast. Stick that into your TV, and use the Google Music app on your phone to select music and play on the TV.

Much like already stated, a few plants or bright colors might add some contrast and definitely attract some eyes. Otherwise, amazing layout, love the room space, wish I had a room that big.

As for an alarm, I recommend using your phone, but if you're not into that (I know some people aren't), the cheapest alarm clock on Amazon will probably work. Although I'd recommend something with more squarish corners to match your PS4. This one looks pretty neat:

https://www.amazon.com/Mesqool-Digital-Dimmable-Projection-Charging/dp/B016QCTX7G/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1484665228&sr=8-11&keywords=alarm+clock

This one looks cool:

[Amazon Link] (https://www.amazon.com/Mesqool-Digital-Dimmable-Projection-Charging/dp/B016QCTX7G/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1483734785&sr=8-13&keywords=led+clock)

It changes colors

The Philips Wake Up light with dawn simulator alarm clock is nice. The light doesn't really wake me up but my husband loves it. It might work for you.

There's many models but here are some links:
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Wake-Up-Sunrise-Simulation-HF3505/dp/B00E91EGDS

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Morning-Wake-Up-Simulation-HF3520/dp/B0093162RM

First Vinyl Setup Help

Hey guys, I have recently been really interested in getting into the vinyl scene and had a couple of questions about my set up. Here is what I have so far:

Turntable: Technics sl-j3

Speakers: Sony MHCEC709iP Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System

Questions:

1. From my understanding, an average set up looks like this "Turntable -> preamp -> power amp -> speakers". I know that I definitely need a preamp but do I also need to get a power amp? I was thinking of connecting the RCA from turntable to preamp and then using an RCA to AUX from Preamp to the speakers since they don't have an RCA input. From your experience and looking at the products linked above, will that work or would I be better off using a power amp then connecting to the speaker system?
   
   
2. The cartridge currently on the SL-J3 is an Audio-Technica LT111 and from reading the posts from the "Links and guides:" sections of this post, I realized the importance of a good cartridge so I was wondering if you guys could give me a suggestion on which one to buy. I understand this is a linear turntable so I am a little confused as to which cartridge would fit best with it.
   
   Thank you so much in advance for your time in reading and responding, I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful rest of your day!

So I just bought a turntable. Hatred incoming: it's a shitty crosley. Keep in mind that was an impulse buy at the mall. I can't count the number of times I've seen records I wanted around town, bought them, and then remembered I had no way to play them after the fact. So...fuck it?

I plan on buying a new one soon because, while I assumed it would sound shitty, it sounds really shitty. I tried hooking it up to my computer speakers and even then there's just flat out no bass on the fucking thing.

So of course now I'm gonna have to spend my money and get a not shit one.

I was thinking an LP120, if only because it's reasonably cheap and (I've been told) mid range/decent soundwise. My question of course being, since that has a built in phono amp, do I need a receiver to hook it up to these

(By all means give me suggestions on reasonably priced/bedroom sized speakers also)

Save me from my bullshit purchase.

Separate units are generally preferred if you care about quality. But if it doesn't matter much and you want an all-in-one, Onkyo and Denon have some OK ones:

https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-CS-265-Hi-Fi-System-Bluetooth/dp/B00N9QQVPU/

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-D-M39S-Component-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B008PQAB3C/

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICFC1TBLACK-Alarm-Clock-Radio/dp/B00IEYHMQ4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1550934533&sr=8-5&keywords=sony+alarm+clock

This is the one although you can get one for $30 more with some extra stuff

Lumie Alarm Clock, $139

thanks Zeos, what do you think of this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ARDBANG/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bomb clocks exist and they're awesome.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWJ47SY

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