I couldn’t really say that Prime Day has been overly generous with dedicated hi-fi deals this year, but that hasn’t stopped me hunting around for hidden bargains.
And, I have managed to piece together a very capable (and discounted) system using electronics from just one manufacturer. After all, who doesn’t like having kit that matches in their hi-fi rack?
If you want to purchase your first hi-fi in one fell swoop, you can pick up the Cambridge Audio AXA35 amplifier with £50 off, AXC35 CD player with £50 off and MXN10 music streamer with £100 off, all at Amazon or Richer Sounds.
That makes a combined discount of £200, which I think is pretty attractive in the current economic climate.
Many of us will have CDs at home, but also want to enjoy the wealth of choice that a music streaming service has to offer, which is why I have added both options to this system.
The AXC35 does a solid job of spinning your CD collection. Budget players such as this are becoming increasingly rare, and this model hits the spot, producing a clear and detailed sound for the money.
The MXN10 streamer is a brilliant box of tricks. A delight to use, it offers a wide array of streaming features and sounds absolutely fantastic for the money.
It offers AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Internet Radio. There’s also Bluetooth 5.0 on board, which will come in handy as that’s the only major omission from the amplifier.
Speaking of which, the AXA35 oozes both sonic and all-round appeal. It boasts an even-handed approach to music and delivers dynamics in an impressive, entertaining manner for the money.
The amp also features a headphone output and a moving-magnet phono stage, should you want to add wired headphones or a turntable further down the line.
The only thing missing is a pair of speakers to complete the package – but don’t worry, I have you covered.
As the icing on the cake, I would look to add a five-star pair of speakers such as the Dali Oberon 1. Their unfussy nature and high-quality sound will help allow the electronics to shine. And the best news is that they are discounted from £399 to £299 at Peter Tyson.
If you’re looking to build your first hi-fi system, then I honestly think this combination will serve you well for years to come!
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