Page 1 of Yamaha NSP220, Sony SAVE325 or Eltax Stargate X.1 ?

Hi guys,

I looked at the Yamaha web site for the new range and it seems that the price of the lowest spec one is similar to that of the Denon 1802. So comparing what each machine will allow in term of conectivity, I went for the DENON 1802 £299 (brand new) and not the Ex-display one which was £199. After seeing them on display and what everyone is doing to them, I did not feel confortable with the idea after all.

After opening the box, I found that the plug is of the 2-pin type. The shop gave me some sort of an adaptor but that did not fit after all so I had to cut the plug and install a new 3-pin UK type plug. Dont know what effect that will have on my waranty as there was no registration form which usually come with electrical goods ????!!!

connected my 2 Eltax silverstone 110 speakers and the diffirence is already felt.

I am thinking of buying a set of speakers and been reading the postings here and since space is a problem, I think the choice is narrowed down to three;

YAMAHA NSP220 £119 from Local Shop
SONY SAVE 325 £130 from Empire-direct
ELTAX STARGATE X.1 £110 from QED

Any sugestions to which one is the best among these three or any other ones within this price range?

Thanks

Jaf

If you hear the Yammy NSP220s and like them, why not try the NSP 320 from QED, for not much more (£136 IIRC). Beefier speakers all round.

Thanks,

I must admit I like the Yamaha`s 220 size as they will suite my living room. You are right about the 320, they look good too. I have not seen them in real life but from the dimentions they look a bit on the large side. I will try to get the the shop and listen to the 220 and see if they have the 320 as well.

Can I get stands / brackets for the 220/320 as I could not locate any on the net. I know the 220 has a sort of a nail holder in the back but not sure about the 320.

Any input on the other types. I did read here in this forum someone is not happy at all with the Sony Pascal`s range and someone had a doubt about the Eltax.

Thanks

Jaf