Any recommendations?

[franzbenda]

Hi all,
I’ve been enjoying my basic hi-fi system for a while, but I’m thinking it’s time for an upgrade. I mostly listen to rock and jazz, and I’m on a moderate budget — around £500-£700.

I’m a bit overwhelmed by the options out there. Would you recommend focusing on better speakers first, or should I invest more in an amplifier or DAC? Also, are there any specific brands or models that are known for good value in this range?

Thanks in advance for any advice or personal experiences you can share!

[pre65]

Hi, and welcome.

It may help if you can list your current system.

[Ray P]

Are you seeking commercial kit recommendations or planning on dipping your toe into DIY audio?

[simon]

I don't recommend anyone clicking the link in the OP's post but I wonder if they're not really that interested in audio.

[Daniel Quinn]

He obviously wants someone to listen with him. Perhaps I was wrong when I said hifi is a solipstic hobby

Ps. Saying "I wouldn't click on the link" and not explaining why ! Are you assisting ?

[simon]

Help yourself and click on the link

[pre65]

Help yourself and click on the link

I wouldn't click on any link from an unknown source.

Is he a genuine audio enthusiast ? His user name might suggest so, but I'll reserve judgement till he's posted a bit more.

[simon]

That was in response to DQ Phil. I'd already suggested people might not want to click on the link.

As some don't seem to be able to do nuance it's a link to escorts, and not of the Ford variety. I don't think anyone genuinely interested in audio is going to include a link like this. But each to their own.

[Nick]

I have removed the link, I doubt he is a real user, but one more chance.

[simon]

Just curious Nick, does the forum software record how many times the link's been clicked?

[Nick]

No, the clicking happens in your browser.

[Mike H]

Bot?

[Daniel Quinn]

Nah , I think the agency supply real women

[Mike H]

[Paul Barker]

I have removed the link, I doubt he is a real user, but one more chance.

That made me happy in a dark time. My own response in my head was not click any link, and to the question posed, can of worms, so shan't give any advice. Maybe I should have said Buy one of Morgan Jones’ books first.

Unrelated but I was suspicious of a link that appeared to come from Gas Safe, so I rang them and said, this link you sent me can you please send it in a letter if it is important. They said “what link” . I was talking to real people, first the person who answers the phone then a gas safe inspector. and a dual coversation with both of those at the same time trying to figure out what had happened. I was asured gassafe had no issues with me and would not have told me if they had with a link to open. Just to be absolutely sure they involved their IT person, who said “tell him not to click on the link!”.

Bullet swerved.