{"id":7684,"date":"2021-12-13T16:51:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T15:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/?p=161345"},"modified":"2021-12-13T17:06:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T16:06:11","slug":"best-hi-fi-systems-for-classical-music-lovers","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcmusicmagazine\/rss_feed\/best-hi-fi-systems-for-classical-music-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Best hi-fi systems for classical music lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Chris Haslam\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 13 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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What to consider before buying a hi-fi<\/h2>\n

What features do you need in a hi-fi?<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0So, do you need a CD player? Will internet radio be OK, or do you want DAB\/<\/span>FM? Is hi-res streaming (Wi-Fi) important to you, or will Bluetooth be acceptable? Will you be connecting to a TV (optical or HDMI) and will you be plugging anything like a turntable in? The good news is, you\u2019ll almost certainly find a system that ticks every box. <\/span><\/p>\n

What about speakers?<\/span><\/h3>\n

You may have these already, or be looking to buy \u2013 either way, it\u2019s important to check the impedance levels (ohms) of the <\/span>amplifier and speakers. Most popular systems <\/span>are happy driving an 8-ohm \u2018load\u2019. If you\u2019re looking to drive a low-impedance speaker (2-4 ohms), check with the retailer first.<\/span><\/p>\n

How much will a good hi-fi system cost?<\/span><\/h3>\n

This month\u2019s recommendations are all quite premium \u2013 and you do get what you pay for \u2013 but if you have a more limited budget, check out the impressive Denon DM-41 at \u00a3399 (denon.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n