Best home stereo system components according to redditors
We found 78 Reddit comments discussing the best home stereo system components. We ranked the 28 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 78 Reddit comments discussing the best home stereo system components. We ranked the 28 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Best think I can think is to try an RTL-SDR like so http://www.amazon.com/RTL-SDR-DVB-T-Stick-RTL2832U-R820T/dp/B00C37AZXK
Also check out these subs /r/rtlsdr and /r/amatuerradio
Hmm, automod or something removed my post with no explanation. so without further ado, here's a temporary backup copy as a comment:
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Every day in your life, you use crazy technology that relies on the gypsy magic of being "wireless".
But what if I told you this magic is made of radio waves?
> "Well duh! I have a radio in my car!"
Yes, but what if I told you nearly EVERYTHING that uses wireless technology uses radio waves?
> "Like what?"
Well lets see, we have:
and many more!
> "So what?"
Here's where your mind is either going to explode, gain a few IQ points, or head back imgur because words are hard.
What if I told you that you can listen in to nearly ALL of these things with 1 USB device?!
What if I also told you it was cheap?!
What if I ALSO told you that it makes a neat visual that's trippy enough for /r/trees to appreciate?!
> "I have no idea what I'm looking at, but it looks neat!"
Well Reddit, welcome to the world of Sofware defined radio!
With a single RTL 28xx USB stick, such as this, you use it with your PC to tune to anything between 25 MHz to 1.7 GHz!
> "BUT WHAT DO THESE NUMBERS MEAN?! WHATS A MHz?! IT LOOKS SCARY!"
Fear not, dear reader. Here's a small lesson. Remember that FM car radio you had? That thing tunes from 87.5 - 108 correct?
> "I guess so. I just preset mine to my favorite station."
Alright. now look closer, what is your radio counting by when you change FM radio stations?
That's right, MHz!
> "Ohhhh. So what you're saying is that MHz is like the stations I tune to on my car radio!"
Yes indeed! Only with this USB stick, you have a thousand more "stations" you can tune to! Not all of them are music though.
> "So what all can I listen to?"*
this is where it gets really cool. you can do ALL of this:
And more!
A quick FAQ:
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Q: Can I pick up Aliens?
A: Maybe!
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Q: Will this get me arrested?
A: No! Not in the USA, it's fine to listen to these things as long as you dont have malicous intent or attempt to start listening and capturing cell phone data. Check you local laws to be sure though. Since this only receives signals, there is no way for them to detect it anyway unless you talk about it or show people.
However, if you live in the UK, listening to broadcasts not intended for you is Illegal.
tl;dr Check you local laws!
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Q: I DONT HAVE A PC!
A: applications to use software defined radio are avaliable for Windows, Mac, and Linux. By using an OTG usb cable and an android phone, you can use the SDR Touch app to listen to things as well!
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Q: YOU MEAN I CAN TRACK PLANES?!
A: Yes! planes use a system called ADS-B which broadcasts their location so other planes know where they are.
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Q: Can I get HAM radio with this?
A: No. not out of the box anyway, since Ham is often well below 25 MHz. If you have a steady hand, there is a hardware mod that requires soldering a wire to a specific pin on the internal chip, otherwise the safer method is to buy something like Ham It Up to use with your dongle.
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Q: What's HAM, is it edible?
A: Not this kind of HAM! HAM, also known as Ameture Radio, is where licenced radio operators send and receive on a licence-specific MHz range.
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Q: is there a subreddit for these USB sticks?
A: ABSOLUTELY! Come join us over at /r/rtlsdr, we'll be more than glad to help you get started!
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Q: Do I need internet?
A: You'll need to download the driver and the visualizer from the internet, but once you do that, internet is no longer needed at all!
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Q: Is the antenna built in?
A: No. the device comes with a small antenna that plugs right into the USB device. If you're hardcore and want to use that custom antenna you built, you'll probably want to get a Male MCX to Female SMA adapter too.
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Q: I DONT HAVE ANY MONEY, I'M BROKE BUT IT LOOKS SO COOL, HELP! :(
A: You can have a taste of this fun by using a Web based SDR. This one allows you to tune to the HAM bands and some AM stations. you can play with that one until you decide to get your own.
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Edit: fixed typos, added on to faq.
Edit2: /u/maximusawesomus points out that listening to broadcasts not intended for you is Illegal in the UK
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Found one on amazon for only $500.
I've seen lots of people recommend the Onkyo C-7030. Supposed to sound stupid good for the price. Happens to be right at $150
Onkyo C-7030 Compact Disc Player (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UR487A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zfFpDbH4C1MM6
An RTLDSR and an upconverter should both be available in your country. This would be the most versatile setup.
A lot of guys use BluRay players. I do - just don’t get the display screen to know what track you are on.
I also got a 1994 Sony 5 CD player from GoodWill Online Auctions for $12.99 plus shipping. Works Great but it’s a Gamble.........
I see that Teac recommended on forums
https://www.amazon.com/CD-P650-B-Compact-Player-Digital-Interface/dp/B0045EJY90
It's an SDR (software defined radio).. the SDR usb dongle can be found on Amazon for less than $20 and the software used is free. The kit antenna sucks so you may want to look into adding a better antenna.
If money's not too big a concern, and learning how to repair old tape decks doesn't sound like something you have time for- in other words, if the investment of money is easier than an investment of time, you might try and track down one of these. I have a couple, and they work fairly well, eliminating adapters and other such stuff. You just make recordings right onto a thumb drive.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Tascam+CD-A580
https://www.amazon.com/AD-850-Cassette-Player-USB-Recorder-Karaoke/dp/B073R46MDF
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TASCAM-CD-A550-220V-ONLY-AC-CORD-TYPE-CD-CASSETT-DECK-RECORDER/263277529678?hash=item3d4c904a4e:g:ZUoAAOSwZW5Z7jNU
Tascam/Teac are reasonable quality. Marantz at one point made some good things, don't know about the modern ones. like the PMD-300CP. I'm not married to the brand- or any other brand- so am open to hearing about other recommended decks, But there are some brands I've been told to stay away from, namely Io and Pyle. If there are good new decks made by them which don't have a tin-can sound quality, again am open to hearing about it. I just get the sense that Cypher25 is asking as someone who'd understandably like to avoid a steep learning curve as part of digitizing these memories.
Build a system from separate components: Receiver, CD player and speakers.
Home Audio Guides: Intro to home stereo systems • Introduction to Audio Components • Zeos Tutorials, Diagrams and Videos • r/audiophile Guide to Home Audio • AverageJoeAudiophile's Guides
First consider looking for everything used. Stereo or AV receiver and a pair of used bookshelf speaker. I see lots of DVD players that also play CDs at thrift stores for $10 or you may even find a good dedicated CD player.
Or new or factory refurb receiver:
$149.99$99.99.Speakers:
$349MSRP new.For the most linear frequency response under $200 and for a neutral sound with great mids:
DIY Kit if you are handy:
CD player if you really can't find a used CD or DVD player.
Speaker wire:
Speaker Stands: Low budget Dayton Audio SSMB24 or Monoprice Glass.
Not really, just watch tv with it. this is the one I have and it works very well.
Alternatively, an RTL-SDR Dongle ($13) and an HF Upconvert ($53) is a darn cheap SDR setup as well.
For under $100, the Grundig G3 is a great shortwave receiver. It also does sideband so you can listen to the amateur radio bands (I'm a ham, so this is a nice feature for me). I've got mine hooked up to a 200' longwire outside and it's fantastic.
Not necessarily what you asked for but have you considered software defined radios?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C37AZXK/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/183-4484228-1642715
http://gnuradio.org/redmine/projects/gnuradio/wiki
Building a AM/FM radio is the Hello World equivalent so it'll get you straight there.
I was about to blindly post the compilation link until I read you mentioned it. Yes, that's what you need to get going. Knowledge!
Here's my get-up-and-go guide:
You'll need a dongle, a PC, SDR# and Zadig drivers and install instructions, and an antenna...yes an "antenna" comes with the package, but you'll find out it's absolutely awful. You can build your own or buy. You'll need coaxial cable, and an adapter to connect the cable to the dongle.
Put the antenna outside, install hardware, software, play.
I'm assuming that it needs to be fulfilled by amazon also in order to get the free shipping, otherwise there are much cheaper options. The following should do the trick though: http://www.amazon.com/NooElec-RTL-SDR-RTL2832U-Software-Packages/dp/B008S7AVTC
Otherwise, just pick anything that has an R820T tuner and is 'Sold by X and fulfilled by Amazon'.
Edit: Come to think of it, you'll probably save more money by paying for shipping and getting one of the ones for $8. I have the following and it works well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C37AZXK
These are still selling for $150+
https://www.amazon.com/Sangean-HDT-20-Radio-FM-Stereo-Component/dp/B01BY02C5K
I have one sitting right next to me... it's a quirky unit, the guy didn't plan out how people would use it - there's not enough memory presets and too many button pushes to do basic things, and unneeded features like a clock with 2 alarms, and a headphone amp on a component system.
That being said, its fun to pick up the alternate radio stations on the "side" bands, and listen to FM with much better separation and clarity, even though its compressed lossy audio.
Nad C538 Compact Disc Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QGM6WX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a1DWCbGDE23PC
It still has the turntable image even in the main product post as if this morning. Hilarious.
Emotiva TA-100 for $400.
Adding in wires and whatnot, let’s call it $1000 left.
Emotiva also has a CD player but I think it’s too expensive (and that’s their cheaper one), but it is real good.
I’d probably suggest this for $170.
So, like $830 left.
For towers, my only recommendation under $1000 just so happens to be the Emotiva T1 at $700. $230 left over could get you a Dayton sub-1500 from PartsExpress or a BIC F12 from Amazon.
For bookshelves, let’s say $50 for stands, so $780 left.
$500 gets you Monitor Audio Bronze 2, $650 gets you KEF Q350, $750 (not sure if shipping is included) gets you the Philharmonic Mini (uses the famous RAAL ribbon).
>What would you call a "cd player" that's just the optical drive and outputs
That would be a CD player.
For example: http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-C-7030-Compact-Player-Black/dp/B004UR487A/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1418979061&sr=1-2
Marantz CD player
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C37AZXK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1406636910&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
:)
That app will not do anything for you, no apps will. The frequency range of any current cell phone is well outside the range of any Shure wireless. It's almost certainly an app the monitors the Wi-Fi 2.4GHz spectrum range. Wireless mics operate in the MHz range, a whole order of magnitude difference.
What SkinnyMac is refereing to is an RTLSDR. You can buy one cheap on Amazon, here, and the freeware software is avialable for download, here.
Technical Pro DV4000 DVD receiver
Keiid CD receiver
Yamaha NS6490 large bookshelf speakers
I know this is r/vinyl, but I'm wondering if any of you guys have any CD Players you'd recommend? Since, I've seen some people have their CD players by their TTs too.
Budget would be $200 at the most, or less.
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-C-7030-Compact-Player-Black/dp/B004UR487A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1481787618&sr=8-4&keywords=cd+disc+player
Currently looking at this Onkyo C-7030. ^
Sorry about that, should have specified.
Are you sure something like this sound just as good as say, this? And will all blu ray players have an aux port for headphones?
Also thanks for helping me out!
I barely even care about airplanes and it is so much fun to watch them float around the map! I feel like a super-spy when I see a private jet and look up its (obviously merciful and benevolent) billionaire owner.
FWIW, I'm just using this kit: http://amzn.com/B00C37AZXK It took maybe 20 minutes to get up and running with ADSB# (included with SDR# download) and Virtual Radar Server.
Hello. I'm really fond of my cd collection and need to buy a piece of gear to reproduce them. I've got a pair of Skullcandy headphones which sounds pretty good. My budget is somewhere between 100-200$.
While doing some research I stumbled upon the Denon DCD50 and really liked its elegant style but simply can't afford the 500$. What would you recommend? Thanks.
I've never really had an audio setup of any kind, but as my cd collection is growing, I was thinking about purchasing a cd player and a pair of speakers, though I have a tight budget of $200. Something like this but with a cd player in place of the computer.This cd player really caught my eye but for that much I have no money left for speakers. I'm also not sure what kind of speakers to be looking at, or whether or not I'd need an amp for such a simple set up.
I also wanted to ask, would it be a bad idea to just get a cheap cd player from a local thrift shop and spend the rest of my money on speakers?
For 2k you could put together a decent stereo setup, but since portability is also a concern I will suggest this setup instead:
This is about as portable as it can get for a system that has to be capable of CD playback. While you're not gonna be taking this anywhere outside of the house with you, moving it from one room to another inside the house should be fairly easy (from living room to office for example).
If this looks interesting to you/your dad, feel free to PM me and I can answer any questions you might have regarding the setup.
Here is the desktop version of your link
I tried direct sampling, it's subpar at best. If you don't want a ham-it-up, these work great. You can wire the jumper to a switch and toggle between HF and normal, and same for the amp. I threw mine in some metal project boxes. You'll probably want to pickup an extra RTL dongle too. You can find them cheaper, but this is a good one if you have Amazon Prime and don't want to wait for it to ship from China.
But this and Google for how tos, etc...
http://www.amazon.com/RTL-SDR-DVB-T-Stick-RTL2832U-R820T/dp/B00C37AZXK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420686839&sr=8-1&keywords=Rtlsdr
My suggestion is to roll the dice on a big bag'o belts like this one
Or a set of belts on ebay for a similar JVC from around the same time.
Or, if you can find the parts list for that boombox, locate the JVC part number for the belts. That's what I ended up doing for my boombox; once I had the part number I was able to find it on some online hi-fi part store that came up in a google search. Good luck!
eBay is usually the place to go for that kind of thing. Unfortunately, I cannot find round VCR belts on eBay anymore, for whatever reason (used to be able to buy them in this massive bags that contained a variety of sizes). You can get a pack of square belts from Amazon, which may provide an awkward fit, but it might still work. Since I haven't bought this pack specifically, I cannot vouch for the quality of their construction, nor their ability to fit to a gear they may not be meant for.
https://www.amazon.com/GoldenTrading-Cassette-Machine-Recorder-Maintenance/dp/B01CZSU6K8/ref=lp_172550_1_6?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1571595620&sr=1-6
Alternatively, if you want the long way around, you can try to get the belt out of the camera (as long as it hasn't melted, which happens a lot), measure it's diameter, and buy a single belt of that specific length from eBay.
If all you want to do is listen to VHF and UHF, get a software defined radio like the incredibly cheep but incredibly awesome RTL SDR.
That's the reason I got interested in HAM.
Go for it!
High quality CD players go for 150-200 bucks on amazon. they're steals compared to turntables.
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-C-7030-Compact-Player-Black/dp/B004UR487A/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1422644344&sr=1-2&keywords=cd+player
Onkyo C-7030 Compact Disc Player (Black)
I have no childhood connection to vinyl, none. We grew up on 8 track(lol), tapes, and cds in my household. I'm only interested in vinyl because theres still lots of good music that's never been released on CD.
Thanks for all the advice! I have finished my setup and I love it. Its tough to see in the pictures, but I have moved my desk about 10 inches away from the wall to give my speakers room to breathe. Also, like you said, the SA50 is more than enough to power my speakers; I have yet to get past about 1\3 on the volume dial.
My next purchase was going to be DAC but my plan was to get one that could connect to both my computer and my iPhone. After doing some research, I learned that Apple really does not want you to use an external DAC. This little article gives a workaround however. I was thinking about getting this peachtree DAC. Would you see any issue with connecting my computer via the optical input and my iphone via the USB input using an adapter?
If that's not going to work, I was just going get this dragonfly which has pretty universal amazing reviews. Again thanks for all resources and time. I would definitely not be as happy with my setup if I didn't find this sub.
See, when I first got the dongle, payed around 10 usd, with free shipping. It included a decent stock antenna, and the dongle. the software was free and easy to setup. Only later I got the HF kit(ham it up, external antenna). It works fine, with the default if you are outside or near a window for VHF/UHF. I even got WWV on 25mhz with the stock antenna, inside my apartment, no direct sampling or up converter necessary. First I would recommend just buying the dongle from amazon, its 10 dollars and you can't go wrong with that. If you like it, you can later get an upconverter. Also any computer post 2004, should be able to handle the software easily. Core 2 Duo, i3/5/7 Series, amd, ARM, etc. Even an android tablet can be used.
This Alone(RTLSDR) Can: Listen to ~20-1800mhz
one last note:
The RTL-SDR can only be used as a receiver, sadly it won't transmit. but it does receive most signals for listening purposes.
Sounds like a hassle IMO as far as dealing with navigation, etc. I assume that's what you use for blu ray as well, but a blu ray player might be more convenient with a remote and all if you have one.
You could also just get a basic dac/headphone amp and use your computer. Rip your cds to lossless and it should be the same.
This onkyo CD player has a built in dac and would have you covered as well if you are set on physical. No interference to worry about either.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004UR487A?cache=5a525fc4f6e55beafe1dd0fde8e1e62d&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1410587762&sr=8-2#
Well you can take off the current drive belt and measure it, typically they are sized in mm. When I was fixing VCRs back in the day, Napa o-ring gasket material worked well. Try Amazon; they’ve got kits of square drive belts etc in mm increments.
GoldenTrading Mixed Square Cassette Tape Machine Recorder Rubber Belt for Repair Maintenance - Black (Packs of 30) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CZSU6K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KlEBDbNND91PR
Checking the ION site they have parts for their turntables but not for your gear. May want to contact them direct to either get new part or at least specs. Mileage may vary. Good luck.
>Every day in your life, you use crazy technology that relies on the gypsy magic of being "wireless".
>
>But what if I told you this magic is made of radio waves?
>
>> "Well duh! I have a radio in my car!"
>
>Yes, but what if I told you nearly EVERYTHING that uses wireless technology uses radio waves?
>
>> "Like what?"
>
>Well lets see, we have:
>
> cell phones
> space satellites
> International space station
> police scanners
> pagers
> weather radar
> airplane tracking
> CB radio: the thing truckers always use
> Walkie talkies
> that cheap wireless thermometer you bought at Wal-Mart
>
>and many more!
>
>> "So what?"
>
>Here's where your mind is either going to explode, gain a few IQ points, or head back imgur because words are hard.
>
>What if I told you that you can listen in to nearly ALL of these things with 1 USB device?!
>
>What if I also told you it was cheap?!
>
>What if I ALSO told you that it makes a neat visual that's trippy enough for /r/trees to appreciate?!
>
>> "I have no idea what I'm looking at, but it looks neat!"
>
>Well Reddit, welcome to the world of Sofware defined radio!
>
>With a single RTL 28xx USB stick, such as this, you use it with your PC to tune to anything between 25 MHz to 1.7 GHz!
>
>> "BUT WHAT DO THESE NUMBERS MEAN?! WHATS A MHz?! IT LOOKS SCARY!"
>
>Fear not, dear reader. Here's a small lesson. Remember that FM car radio you had? That thing tunes from 87.5 - 108 correct?
>
>> "I guess so. I just preset mine to my favorite station."
>
>Alright. now look closer, what is your radio counting by when you change FM radio stations?
>
>That's right, MHz!
>
>> "Ohhhh. So what you're saying is that MHz is like the stations I tune to on my car radio!"
>
>Yes indeed! Only with this USB stick, you have a thousand more "stations" you can tune to! Not all of them are music though.
>
>> "So what all can I listen to?"
>
>this is where it gets really cool. you can do ALL of this:
>
> Listen to FM radio
> listen in on old walkie talkies
> listen to CB radio
> listen to NOAA weather radio
> decode NOAA weather satellite images sent FROM SPACE!
> track planes flying above you within about 50 miles
> decode pagers
> Search for number stations used by SPIES!
> Listen in to old police scanners
>
>And more!
>
>A quick FAQ:
>
>--------
>Q: Can I pick up Aliens?
>
>A: Maybe!
>
>--------
>Q: Will this get me arrested?
>
>A: No! In the USA, it's fine to listen to these things as long as you dont have malicous intent. Check you local laws to be sure though. Since this only recieves signals, there is no way for them to detect it anyway unless you talk about it or show people.
>
>--------
>Q: I DONT HAVE A PC!
>
>A: applications to use software defined radio are avaliable for Windows, Mac, and Linux. By using an OTG usb cable and an android phone, you can use the SDR Touch app to listen to things as well!
>
>--------
>Q: YOU MEAN I CAN TRACK PLANES?!
>
>A: Yes! planes use a system called ADS-B which broadcasts their location so other planes know where they are.
>
>--------
>Q: Can I get HAM radio with this?
>
>A: No. not out of the box anyway, since Ham is often well below 25 MHz. If you have a steady hand, there is a hardware mod that requires soldering a wire to a specific pin on the internal chip, otherwise the safer method is to buy something like Ham It Up to use with your dongle.
>
>-------
>Q: What's HAM, is it edible?
>
>A: Not this kind of HAM! HAM, also known as Ameture Radio, is where licenced radio operators send and receive on a licence-specific MHz range.
>
>------
>Q: is there a subreddit for these USB sticks?
>
>A: ABSOLUTELY! Come join us over at /r/rtlsdr, we'll be more than glad to help you get started!
>
>-----
>
>Q: Do I need internet?
>
>A: You'll need to download the driver and the visualizer from the internet, but once you do that, internet is no longer needed at all!
>
>-----
>
>Q: Is the antenna built in?
>
>A: No. the device comes with a small antenna that plugs right into the USB device. If you're hardcore and want to use that custom antenna you built, you'll probably want to get a Male MCX to Female SMA adapter too.
>
>-----
>
>Q: I DONT HAVE ANY MONEY, I'M BROKE BUT IT LOOKS SO COOL, HELP! :(
>
>A: You can have a taste of this fun by using a Web based SDR. This one allows you to tune to the HAM bands and some AM stations. you can play with that one until you decide to get your own.
>
>-----
>
>Edit: fixed typos, added on to faq.
>
>
You could consider buying a new blu-ray / dvd player, or a used CD player that may come up for sale in your area. IMO investing more than $100 on a dedicated CD player is pointless, I'm skeptical it'll make much of a difference. If you must, you could consider something like this
I was thinking more like one of these http://www.amazon.com/RTL-SDR-DVB-T-Stick-RTL2832U-R820T/dp/B00C37AZXK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412096375&sr=8-1&keywords=software+defined+radio that is $8.25 to get into things a little. Not sure it interfaces with the Sound card or not. If I decide it's something I like I could see investing more though.
Thanks
How about this Peachtree Dac it X?
Thanks for the reply! This looks pretty great. This is cheap and does the job.
How does this one look?
http://www.amazon.com/RTL-SDR-RTL2832U-Popular-Software-Packages/dp/B00C37AZXK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408850993&sr=8-1&keywords=USB+sdr+tuner#cm_cr_dpwidget
or
http://www.amazon.com/Receiver-Previously-Compatible-Packages-Guaranteed/dp/B009U7WZCA/ref=pd_sim_e_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=1GTFVRQ2YBC6P749ZN8T
I'm sorry, if he wanted to be truly creepy, he wouldn't use a mobile scanner.
If he wanted to creep you out, he would talk about how he listens to your conversations while playing with his dongle.
Hey guys. I got the opportunity to create an audio system with a budget of <$5000. How are all of these pieces? Sorry for any formatting issues, I’m on mobile.
Speakers: R-820F FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER ($720) (https://www.klipsch.com/products/r-820f-floorstanding-speaker#product-specs)
Amplifier: Marantz PM8006 ($1199)
(https://www.amazon.com/Marantz-PM8006-Integrated-Amplifier-Electric/dp/B077NBXQLT/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_2/146-6058189-9012201?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B077NBXQLT&amp;pd_rd_r=5315735b-0a7a-42aa-becd-df9747d5c5a1&amp;pd_rd_w=LFeRz&amp;pd_rd_wg=09ivC&amp;pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&amp;pf_rd_r=ASE8QXTQ2NQSTM9QDX98&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=ASE8QXTQ2NQSTM9QDX98)
Pre-amp,cd player, etc.: Marantz ND8006 ($1199)
(https://www.amazon.com/Marantz-ND8006-Network-Player-Mode/dp/B077NC44SH/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_2/146-6058189-9012201?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B077NC44SH&amp;pd_rd_r=378d60cc-3fd7-4746-96a0-b6723248b5b3&amp;pd_rd_w=HdXDo&amp;pd_rd_wg=VH2kD&amp;pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&amp;pf_rd_r=1H1J59H3A4NC4KWJ60XW&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=1H1J59H3A4NC4KWJ60XW)
Turntable: Orbit Custom ($595)
(https://uturnaudio.com/products/orbit-custom)
Subwoofer: R-120SW SUBWOOFER ($359)
(https://www.klipsch.com/products/r-120sw-subwoofer)
If you just need a transport, you can't do better than this right now for under $500. Cambridge CXC Amazon Cambridge CXC Just plug it into your DAC. Best to use Coax S/PDIF
Super low jitter from this disc spinner, get terrific reviews
I've just bought an RTL-SDR off of Amazon and so far, I'm not able to get it to work on my Windows 7 machine. I'm finding a lot of people who are also having this problem. Is this what you encountered from the Amazon one, by any chance?
TEAC still makes tape decks, in fact they keep making new models. I bought the previous generation of this deck, mainly to dub cassettes to digital.
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-CD-S300BL-Natural-Sound-Player/dp/B00916E6FE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1412740975&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=yamaha+cd+player
I'm saving for this one right now.
https://www.amazon.com/Sangean-HDT-20-Radio-FM-Stereo-Component/dp/B01BY02C5K
You're not likely to find one with an HDMI interface, but certainly with stereo and digital outs, such as this one.
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https://www.amazon.com/Sangean-HDT-20-Radio-FM-Stereo-Component/dp/B01BY02C5K
wat. just get an AV receiver. like, any of them.
boom https://www.amazon.com/Marantz-ND8006-Network-Player-Mode/dp/B077NC44SH/
$600 The 2.1 package
$180 Look, a CD player!
$400 HK-3940 Receiver
$31.50 Wire
$5.50 Optical cable
Note: HK3490 is usually cheaper, and you may find it cheaper other places on the internet. Also, you don't really need that CD Player, you can just use any ole dvd player that has an optical output.
Please see this dongle!
It is from 24 to 1.766 Mhz, and with Direct Sample Mode you can get from 0 to 1.766 Mhz.
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