Which stereo speakers should I buy for my old hi-fi set?
by Jack Schofield from Technology | The Guardian on (#3VM03)
Maggie would like some affordable loudspeakers to work with her retro amp, CD player and TV
I have a Rotel RA-810A amplifier - recently serviced and in good working order - and a Yamaha CDX-730 CD player but no speakers. They were originally linked to some Tannoys but I didn't bring them with me from South Africa.
I want to be able to play my CDs and DVDs with the speakers linked up to the TV. I'm not a purist and don't want to pay top price. If you could point me towards a few alternatives, I can then make the decision what to pay. Maggie
The Rotel RA-810A is a classic stereo amplifier from the late 1980s. I remember it as being well made and having a decent sound. However, it does have a couple of drawbacks.
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