New Lounge System. Options?

I bought a Sonos s5 and a zonebridge package in January. Wasn't impressed. Lots of operational issues, glitches and restrictions that just annoyed me. I also think the all in one speaker aspect of it just didn't work for me. Sent it back to amazon for a refund.

Have had other priorities since then as I've settled into my job, but I've been thinking about it again recently.

Been inspired by Werner's set up with his q acoustics speakers. I've heard good things about them and wondered if something similar would work for me. Small bookshelf speakers with a sub might suit the room. Pared up with a small amp (I really do want some thing that's small and discrete, almost like a headphone amp) it could work. Alternatively, a decent mini system like a denon or a teac could be worth considering as it would offer a radio and the ability to put on a cd; my missus has CDs that aren't on my iMac, and might not ever make it onto there!

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Originally Posted by webby

Been inspired by Werner's set up with his q acoustics speakers. I've heard good things about them and wondered if something similar would work for me. Small bookshelf speakers with a sub might suit the room. Pared up with a small amp (I really do want some thing that's small and discrete, almost like a headphone amp) it could work. Alternatively, a decent mini system like a denon or a teac could be worth considering as it would offer a radio and the ability to put on a cd; my missus has CDs that aren't on my iMac, and might not ever make it onto there!

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That whole paragraph should've been posed as a question but it doesn't really come across that way. Oops.

Any thoughts?

Should have got the Zoneplayer 90 and connected to some decent audio gear http://www.sonos.com/products/zonepl...&LangType=2057

The Sonos stuff trades on being rock solid and user friendly.
The also follow the company that does fruit based computing and hamstrings outright performance in favour of an enhanced user experience.

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Originally Posted by Stratmangler

Should have got the Zoneplayer 90 and connected to some decent audio gear http://www.sonos.com/products/zonepl...&LangType=2057

The Sonos stuff trades on being rock solid and user friendly.
The also follow the company that does fruit based computing and hamstrings outright performance in favour of an enhanced user experience.

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Not really helpful. I tried the Sonos S5, didn't like it, and what I didn't like would be the same with ZP90.

Sonos do not support wireless operation believe it or not! When I say wireless, I mean a wireless router. Sonos is wireless between the zonebridge and the player but if your router is wireless the whole connection is flaky.

Just bought a Denon DM38DAB system which I'm now using with the Monitor Audio speakers from my now unused Monitor Audio iDeck.

Well, here I am, in the lounge, listening to my iTunes library on the mac via the denon dm38 and an airport express. On headphones. Controlled via the iTunes remote on the iPad!
:)

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Originally Posted by webby

Well, here I am, in the lounge, listening to my iTunes library on the mac via the denon dm38 and an airport express. On headphones. Controlled via the iTunes remote on the iPad!
:)

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And...? ;) Is it good?

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Originally Posted by Alex_UK

And...? ;) Is it good?

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:) ooh yeah!

Talk Talk's Colour of Spring sounded ace.

TFF's The Hurting up next.

Great to use the iPad as a remote. :)

Cool! iPad/iPod Touch/iPhone remotes are superb - coming to a TV near you soon!

Lee,

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Originally Posted by webby

Well, here I am, in the lounge, listening to my iTunes library on the mac via the denon dm38 and an airport express

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congratulations! How does “Little Earthquakes” feel and sound on your new system?

Werner.