Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyI commented here quite some time ago. I hope your system fully survived your children's younger years. I've been very lucky with mine.I bought a turntable recently and my 10 year-old daught... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Dad explains HiFiYou can't fault your daughter for not being a hifi nut, Wideload. Maybe she's better off (certainly more financially secure!).It's funny hearing kids sing this stuff. My daughter belts out ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Dad explains HiFiAfter pushing Bill Evans, Nina Simone, Copland, Ella and a whole host of musicians that I think are timeless, I asked my eight year-old if she enjoys the music we listen to.After a moment o... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SuperFly OfficeI'm sure that the Zu's efficiency pays off, but this thing has an improbable amount of oomph. There's a video online somewhere that shows it driving some big Wilson speakers.I'm using it wi... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SuperFly OfficeWhat a great little system. The Zu's seem like a nice pairing for the tiny amp.I bought a Miniwatt N3 to fill in for a much more expensive tube amp that was in the shop and was very impress... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
A Real World SystemYour kid's got good taste.It never ceases to surprise me what kids will like. We just had a neighborhood kid over who is seven. Her dad is a musician from the Ivory Coast and her mom is a h... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
A Real World SystemI think you'll find that the hi-fi gods smile on those who share music with their children.My tube amp has survived countless wild playdates. I'll usually slap the grills on my monitors if ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Paradigm + MarantzI'm using a single sub in my smallish NYC apartment. An REL Quake, which I think is no longer made. Your cannons would dwarf my tiny box with its 8" driver, but it clearly helps the bottom end... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Paradigm + MarantzCurious to know if you've compared using one sub, vs. using both subs in your system. Everything I've read on the subject of using two makes me believe that the difference is significant. I would b... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Bedroom AudioIt gives off serious heat, but should easily run the whole day. This thing is dead simple, but well built. Other than tubes, I don't know what could go out on it. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Bedroom AudioLet me know the results of your antivibration experiment posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Bedroom AudioI was really curious to see how vibration isolation might effect the Miniwatt, but I couldn't easily find anything that worked with such a small component. In the end I tried Herbie vibration rings... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Bedroom AudioI had the same issue with reissue Chinese Gold Lion EL84s dying quickly on the Luxman. They sounded great (briefly) and then I was $200 poorer.I bought the Create Audio tube upgrade from AL... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Bedroom AudioI bought a Miniwatt to fill in for my Luxman tube amp while it was being repaired. What a surprise it turned out to be. It lacks the remote, multiple inputs and headphone jack of my Luxman, but was... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Computer music made listenableIn the spirit of quality on a budget, I just saw all the free music players listed in the latest edition of The Absolute Sound. For zero dollars you can have Audirvana, Songbird or Play. For $33 yo... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Computer music made listenableThis is a basic system that would make any audiophile happy (or mostly happy).I bought these speakers for my daughter and was amazed at what $200 worth of audio could sound like.Ano... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Dad explains HiFiYup - they sound great and pump out surprising volume. I just hope you can stand her music! posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Dad explains HiFiI can't imagine what you're going through right now. You'll be in our thoughts. posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Dad explains HiFiBigshot, I've been pushing some Marvin Gaye and Bill Evans lately with mixed success. There's a lot of Hannah Montana pressure from school friends, which is fine (I'm just not buying it!).H... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Dad explains HiFiSo far the system is intact after numerous brutal playdates that have included boys with light sabers. I think that these little Audio Engine speakers are just about bullet-proof.Our intere... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyIt's an interesting (eg: terrifying) challenge to have a really satisfying hifi system and children. Just look at all the sellers on A'gon who are quick to label their gear as being from a childles... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Dad explains HiFiI'm curious how other parents have introduced their kids to hifi. I think it can be a great way to let them channel creativity and learn to be responsible.There's a tricky balance of supply... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Kiwi systemLinnie01 has pretty good advice, but I would use a computer with one of the many good players that are available now. Amarra and Pure Sound have been out for a while, but it seems like a new one co... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Dad explains HiFiIt's a piggy bank -- a very zen piggy bank. I think we found it on Ebay. It has no sonic super powers and adds no audiophile mojo to the system. posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Dad explains HiFiNot to worry Slowman 61, we're a lossless family. As shameless sensualists, we're also all about slow food, live performances, reading out loud and biodynamic grower produced wine (well, me anyway)... posted over 13 years ago | View comment |