There are far too many components out there to recommend specific ones. From
what you say, though, I would say that you don't need full range speakers;
speakers that will reproduce the lowest frequencies, say, of an orchestra.
This is good, since such speakers are necessarily more expensive than speakers
that will reproduce the frequency range of, say, 50 cps on up. So a quality
pair of 2-way (tweeter and mid-range/bass) mini-montior speakers should do you
fine. You could go for bookshelf mounting, or perhaps better, stand mounting
out in the room. Keeping speakers away from room boundaries lessens the affect
of reflected sound from the walls - generally a good thing - but having a wall
close behind them may increase the bass response. At any rate, my best advice
is to think first of quality speakers, and then of the electronics to drive
them. A decent integrated amp or receiver may do you fine.For a source, CD
players are not expensive, but many now are using co!
mputers for their music servers. Another way to go is to get a decent pair of
headphones. Perhaps more bang for the buck in terms of the quality of sound as
related to money spent.
Best,
Ned
On Jun 15, 2012, at 12:43 PM, BENJAMIN NARVEY wrote:
> Dear Luters,
>
>
>
> I am in the process of looking for a new stereo system. Might any of
> you on the list have any suggestions in this regard? I am looking for a
> proper component system, probably at around the 500 Euro mark. For this
> modest budget, are there any stereos/brands that you feel work
> particularly well for the lute, or for early music in general? Also,
> are there good stereos that can be linked to computers for editing
> work, etc.?
>
>
>
> Your thoughts would be much appreciated! I am a child in these matters,
> having had nothing but -L-30 Argos stereos throughout my salad days
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>
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> As ever,
>
> Benjamin
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