Tuesday 7 July 2020

Hi Fi separates for those with low budget ($700)

Heres a good configuration for those looking to buy a Hi-Fi separates system but are limited by a budget of 50k. It qualifies as High Fidelity. It took time and efforts of many.

Speakers : JBL Control X; Rs 15,000
Amplifier : Pioneer A10-AE; Rs 17,000
DAC : Audioquest Beetle; Rs 12,000
Cables (4) : Rs 6,000

Total : Rs 50,000

A few things about this configuration :

It gives a hi fi sound. I have configured and listened to this. It will give about 1dB of dynamic range level sound.

Good clarity, bass and midrange. Ample sound level.

Good Speakers at this budget. Good amplifier too. They match well.

DAC has three inputs so that you can connect your
- Phone (Bluetooth. Sorry, no aptx. So limited to bluetooth sbc which has variable bitrate. Most phones have sbc which gives 192-320 kbps. See https://www.soundguys.com/understanding-bluetooth-codecs-15352/)
- Cable TV (through optical out of your set top box)
- Desktop or Laptop (through its usb input)

This system has low jitter and low noise.

For those who dont want TV and phone connectivity, I suggest Audioquest Black (cheaper than Audioquest Beetle). Desktop users can also go for Asus Xonar DX soundcard which has low noise and jitter (It will save some money).

A good UPS is required for voltage fluctuations (extra cost).

Dont skimp on the Cables. Full audio signal chain has to be seen and good quality cables help in preserving that.

Best Wishes

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