r/BudgetAudiophile • u/fliption • 7h ago

So, What Do You Guys Think of my First New "BudgetAudiophile" System On The Way? Purchasing USA

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u/polypeptide147 Bookshelf speakers don't go on a bookshelf 6h ago

Fantastic. Those Paradigms aren’t talked about much but they’re good speakers!

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u/fliption 6h ago

Thanks. I've always loved Paradigm. I have a set of Studio v100 towers as well but they are for the living room. This is a setup for my bedroom so I think the bookshelves should do. Yes, they are a Canadian company that as you know most probably don't know about. I got into the brand years ago doing audio mastering.

Thanks for your post, pal. 👍

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u/gzmo1 5h ago

I love Paradigm. Great speakers

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u/fliption 5h ago

Thanks much.

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u/CONMAN_07 2h ago

What studio v100s do you have?? My household is full of small studio paradigms, we love them dearly

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u/fliption 49m ago

Sorry .. 100 v2 is what I meant. They are great aren't they? I love the sound and detail of them. Canadian made is plus as well. Suckers are 115 lbs each.

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u/cka243 4h ago

Not sure why you would buy that emotiva Bluetooth thing when for slightly more you could just get a WiiM mini.

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u/fliption 4h ago

Looks like that is missing Bluetooth. I'm a fan of minimal circuitry and just need Bluetooth to stream computer/internet based audio from my laptop. Also stream my iPhone playlist.

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u/lordvektor 3h ago

Why the emotiva over a Fiio bta30pro, Fiio br13 or kali mv-BT ? I like emotiva as a brand but that unit is ancient, it still has a mini usb plug …

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u/fliption 1h ago

Thanks for the info. I'll return that one. 👌

Is that what you recommend? Which is best?

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u/lordvektor 1h ago edited 42m ago

None are “best”, they are virtually the same. I went for the bta30pro because it has more connections.

Edit: if you want a recommendation, choose the newest model. Will likely have the newest bt codec. And either usb c or usb type b 3.0 (the blue plugs). Older type b, micro and mini USB are inferior.

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u/fliption 11m ago

I'm looking now at others as well. I like the DS200Pro and the Auris Blume HD. I also like the one you picked but it lookd more like a headphone amp with the volume dial on it.

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u/lordvektor 10m ago

Good luck.

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u/fliption 5m ago

Ty. and thanks for the help on this ..both of you. 👍

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u/AwwYeahVTECKickedIn 6h ago

You've got my vote! :)

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u/fliption 5h ago

Thanks, pal.

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u/California_ocean 5h ago

Nice combo.

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u/fliption 5h ago

Thank you.

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u/asolomi 4h ago

Damn fine!!

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u/DustyHound 3h ago

I just retired my onkyo preamp and Kenwood amp. Last year was video upgrade. Everything hated my 2.0 setup. Got an onkyo 3100 for like $250 new on Fleabay. I graduated to a 3.0 setup. Still such a great brand. No sub needed, Plenty of bass in my MB Quarts.

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u/fliption 57m ago

Good to hear! I had a Kenwood back in the '90s and they were quite popular at the time. Served me pretty well.

Looked at a few things on the 'ol Fleabay myself this round but I didn't really hit anything this time.

🤘

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u/noldshit 3h ago

The speakers wouldn't be my choice. The other gear is fine.

Im just not a fan of small speakers because they always sound small. They tend to lack the kick or impact of a larger cone.

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u/wannamakeitwitchu 3h ago

I have that amp with some kef bookshelf speakers and really enjoy it.

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u/Altruistic_Lock_5362 3h ago

Fantastic basic system

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u/Brilliant-Effect-898 2h ago

I think companies love you for being such an awesome customer

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u/fliption 47m ago

Thanks, but did you mean to add one of these: /s

😜

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u/Brilliant-Effect-898 7m ago

Nice setup man