Which Mini System?

[neenaw]

I'm getting a bit fed up with only being able to listen to music at home on either my iPod or iPad so I've decided to get a mini system to go int he living room. As much as I'd like a nice separates system, we've got limited space for it an I don't want to spend a fortune!

I'm looking for something with either DAB or internet radio along with CD and iPod use.

My budget will be £400 so I've been looking at the following:

http://www.whathifi.com/review/cr-n755
With these speakers
http://www.whathifi.com/review/q-acoustics-2020i

http://www.whathifi.com/review/ceol-rcd-n8

Or possibly this if I can find one under budget:

http://www.whathifi.com/review/marantz-m-cr502

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

[E31Shrew]

Spend a few bob more and buy a Ruark ( Vita) R4

Edited by E31Shrew on Monday 7th April 19:16

[JimbobVFR]

Not sure how it compares to the 502 but a mate of mine has recently purchased a Marantz 510 and Dali Zensor speakers for £399 from Richer Sounds, they also did the Q Acoustics with the same unit for less. He's very happy with his purchase and from what little I've heard sounds good.

No DAB but for me that's a bonus as IMO DAB is ste, you can still get the radio stations through the Internet, often at a better quality than the DAB version.

Edited by JimbobVFR on Wednesday 9th April 16:01

[Baron Greenback]

If they are rated that high bet they worth a listen! Always try to listen, makes a big difference, try to find a shop where the room is similar to what you will put it in! Can't understand huge listening rooms.

[jet_noise]

Dear nn,

have you considered Denon stuff?

Lots available 2nd hand on 3bay. e.g. micro RCD-M39, mini DRA-F109DAB, earlier versions too (I've got a DRA-F107DAB in my kitchen). There's an internet bit for the 109 too,

regards,
Jet

[neenaw]

I've been doing some looking around and not managed to make my kind up on anything yet.
I'm going to head down to a local shop when I get a chance and try to have a listen to a couple of the systems, the reviews of the Marantz units seem to be quite good as I'm leaning towards one of them.

[Lizardking]

I used these guys https://www.audiblefidelity.co.uk.
I bought from them a Denon RCD-N8 with Monitor Audio BX2 speakers (£459).
Good service and quick delivery

[Lizardking]

I used these guys https://www.audiblefidelity.co.uk.
I bought from them a Denon RCD-N8 with Monitor Audio BX2 speakers (£459).
Good service and quick delivery

Edited by Lizardking on Monday 14th April 20:51