SWEET DEAL: Sharp SD-SG11 CD/MD/FM 1-Bit Mini System

djklmnop · « **Reply #20 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 05:51 am »

It uses the plastic-knob binding posts that normally comes with Onkyo, Denon, Pioneer receivers.

Andy

F-100 · « **Reply #21 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 06:03 am »

Quote from: Tbadder1

well it sounded pretty audiophile to me. I was shocked.

This hobby is getting cheaper, I like it

... Ordered one too.

BrunoB · « **Reply #22 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 12:42 pm »

Here is another review of similar component:

http://www.laaudiofile.com/sdex111.html

Its switching frequency is doubled (5.6Mhz) when compared to the SD-SG11.

The picture of the back panel in the review above shows good binding posts ("sturdy set of binding posts that work well with banana plugs, spade lugs or bare wire"). Seems that it can accept any power cable.

PhilNYC · « **Reply #23 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 01:08 pm »

Quote from: JoshK

I just bought one for our bedroom system. What speakers are you guys using with yours?

I just ordered one over the weekend from Minidisco (with the 2nd day air shipping promotion, so it should be arriving today) and will be trying it with a spare pair of Aurum Cantus Leisure 2's I currently have. They are 89db, so it'll be interesting to see how they do...

jackman · « **Reply #24 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 01:23 pm »

I've been playing the Sharp with my relatively inefficient (88db) Ellis 1801's and they play very loud and . Much better than any receiver (midfi) has ever been able to drive these speakers. It appears to be a bit different than the one pictured in that review. It's a two box unit with the power supply in the amp box. The amp has a fan that is very quiet and the unit runs very cool. It doesn't have the strong bass of my AVA gear but the highs are pretty sweet and it has plenty of power. Unless it bursts into flame within six months, it's probably the best $129 I have spent on audio in recent memory.

Jman

Tbadder1 · « **Reply #25 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 03:07 pm »

Haven't received mine yet, but my kid is running the Klipsch RB-5. 96db sensitive--you wanna talk about getting down, getting funky! Holy crap the windows shake upstairs. He's in block rockin' beat heaven. This is easily the best deal I've ever got in hifi.

I'm thinking about trying some Moth Audio Cicadas, 12ohm 92-3 db, or some Cain and Cain Abbeys. How's that for one weird set up? I'm gonna take my time though and try to do this right. I say we start thinking about mods!!

skchow · « **Reply #26 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 03:39 pm »

Does anyone know where the SD-SG11 can still be got at 129.99?
Both minidisco and planet minidisk has since raised their prices.

Sunny.

PhilNYC · « **Reply #27 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 03:46 pm »

Quote from: skchow

Does anyone know where the SD-SG11 can still be got at 129.99?
Both minidisco and planet minidisk has since raised their prices.

Sunny.

I found this place with a Yahoo search. Not sure how credible/reliable they are:

http://www.circuitwarehouse.net/Shop3cw.cfm?DI=SD-SG11

PhilNYC · « **Reply #28 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 03:49 pm »

oh...and found this one on Dealtime.com:

http://store.yahoo.com/simplycheap/sharsdsg11.html

8thnerve · « **Reply #29 on:** 4 Nov 2003, 11:43 pm »

Yowzas!!! This little piece of cuteness sounds great! Using AE Aegis EVO 1s, Audience Conductor speaker wire, and a Spinal Cord power cord.

Huh!? Small, Cute, CD and MD, Tuner, cool display with 7 different changeable colors, pretty damn good sound, good bass, timer, clock, real binding posts, real RCA interconnects, real IEC for power cords... for $129, am I losing it??

I got to get a few more...

djklmnop · « **Reply #30 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 04:15 am »

If you're an avid user of ebay and trust it enough, they are going for about $129.

TOLD you guys! It sounds great, but no one beleives me

I am still having so much fun with mines. I set it to sleep every night and automatically play a CD every morning at 7:30am - 8:30am. What a relaxing way to wake up.. Now only if I can get it to make me coffee.

Andy

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #31 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 04:30 am »

A couple questions, djklmnop. Is the CD player top loading, or where do the discs load? And where do they load with MD?

Also, does the Sharp have any digital or analog inputs at all, or are you stuck with just the onboard players?

Thanks!

BradJudy · « **Reply #32 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 04:38 am »

Rob,

Both the CD and minidisc are top loading (see pic earlier in thread) and the unit has both analog and optical inputs.

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #33 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 04:58 am »

Damn, that figures. The spot I'd put it really can't accomodate a top loader, and I don't know where the hell else I could set it... Still, at the price I may figure something out.

bobby_t1 · « **Reply #34 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 06:43 am »

hm...this is intriguing for a bedroom system. I just don't know what speakers to use. I'm open to suggestions? Anyway to get speakers for < $100?

BrunoB · « **Reply #35 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 02:47 pm »

I ordered a Sharp SD-H111 for $126 + $35 shipping.

I did not feel the need for mini disc of SD-SG11. But it has five channel amplification (5x25w), double switching frequency (5.6 Mhz), DVD playback, bass managment, component video output. Like the SG11, it has gold plated binding posts, IEC for power cords, ...

I could not resist, I have to try the 5.6MHz 1 bit amp and compare it to my Sony AVD-S50ES. I hope to get a nice surprise about the sound for stereo (it wil drive my VMPS 626R). Anyway, this compact unit will make a nice DVD backup system and/or bedroom system.

Sad that this Sharp does not support SACD.

Bruno

F-100 · « **Reply #36 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 03:55 pm »

Quote from: bobby_t1

hm...this is intriguing for a bedroom system. I just don't know what speakers to use. I'm open to suggestions? Anyway to get speakers for < $100?

You can get a pair of Omage AV21 for around $100 shipped. I haven't heard these speakers yet so can't comment on them but there is a lot of good review about them at AVSforum. Heck, for $100 what you got to loose

See link for opinions on Omage AV21.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=49abb5bf7bc42dc3f7203b51a80568a3&threadid=314227

JoshK · « **Reply #37 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 04:48 pm »

I just bought a pair of the Omage Av21 from Master-vox.com for $128 CAD shipped ($97 USD). That is pretty hard to pass up if they are even decent. I am going to use this system for the bedroom so it isn't likely that I'd need really high perf speaks.

cjr888 · « **Reply #38 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 10:43 pm »

Searched around a bit and stumbled onto the SD-SH111 as well yesterday -- pretty amazing to grab a 5.1 receiver w/Dolby Digital/DTS/ProLogicII, AM/FM Tuner, Amplifier, and DVD Player for $126 (!) Also does the sampling at 5.6 instead of half that for the other unit...

I'm thinking of grabbing one as well.....

Several other models in the $100-$200 price range such as:

SD-EX200 CD/AM/FM system with litte crappy speakers for $165...
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/efunctional/sd-ex200.html

SX9860 150x2 Amplifier for $162
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/efunctional/sx9860.html

SD-EX111 50w CD/AM/FM for $230
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/efunctional/sd-ex111.html

HT-AT4000DV 6x100w, 5-Disc DVD Home Theatre $366
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/efunctional/ht-at4000dv.html

HT-AT3000DV 6x100 DVD Home Theatre w/Speakers $314
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/efunctional/ht-at3000dv.html

For speakers, on the dirt cheap, my first thought was the Creative Sound SuperElf's or 1.5's, which I think go for $75 or $100 a pair or so....

Second thought was to search around for someone who has a pair of NHT SuperZero's on closeout somewhere.. Occasionally find them for $140-150/pair...

bobby_t1 · « **Reply #39 on:** 5 Nov 2003, 11:31 pm »

anyone know if the SD-SH111 supports DVD-Rs?