Time for a new hi-fi - advice please!

[peekaygee73]

I haven't bought a hi-fi for about 15 years, and the one we have is definitely on its last legs so it's time to get a new one.

I'm looking at getting a system that has:

A CD player;
A turntable;
Streaming capability (ideally Wi-Fi or some kind of connectivity to a PC or hard drive - not bothered about Spotify etc...);
USB connectivity;
DAB.

The Marantz MCR611 (http://www.whathifi.com/marantz/m-cr611/review) looks to have what I need, and I'd just buy a turntable and speakers on top (Richer Sounds do a system with the Dali Zensor 1 speakers for £479 which looks promising).

Can anyone recommend anything similar/better with all the above functionality for around £500-600?

 

[stormcab]

I don't think you'll get many replies on this, as hi-fis are pretty much obsolete in favour of convenience. Most people's music is now on their iPhones, and they probably just plug them into an iPhone speaker unit. I have an amp so I can run my surround system through it for my TV. If I want to play music in the living room I just plug my phone into the amp.

 

[poncho]

go for denon seperates!

 

[peekaygee73]

Loving the difference in the two answers guys

I can't bring myself to purchase a Bluetooth speaker. My missus loves her vinyl too much anyway, and I still prefer to buy music in a physical format. I love the flexibility of having the option to play from vinyl, CD, streaming from a NAS drive or (if it really comes to it) a phone. I don't listen enough to justify buying separates though, so I think I'm going ahead with the Marantz. Still not sure on which turntable to get, and we're off tomorrow so I'll see what they recommend.

 

[Clarkspie&chips]

I'm still using my old stack system from 15 years ago, I mostly listen to minidiscs and vinyl cos the sound is far better than anything else but upgraded it with a bluetooth receiver so I can use Spotify.
I've got a pair of 1200's plugged into it too, mk 2's were quite pricey a few years back cos technics stopped making them but you might pick up a reasonable second hand one now they've confirmed they're going back into production. They last forever.

 

[Marc]

Have you looked at a bose system?

 

[robpmarsh]

I use an Onkyo 605 AV Amp with a bluetooth reciever and 7.1 speakers....add an old phone or tablet for streaming and you're set.

 

[Robstyley]

Have to agree with Poncho. Wouldn't bother with the system. I'd get an amp, speakers, cd player and turntable and a lead to go into your phone or tablet. Job done