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m20s and what?

I plan to buy Revel m20s and am thinking either a Musical Fidelity A300 or Rotel RB 1070 (around $800). I also have no clue what kind of cables ($75-150) or CD player ($500-600) to get. This will be my first higher end audio system and I would like to do the Revels justice as much as my wallet will allow. I'm looking to spend around $3000.00 for the whole thing. I like the neutrality of the m20s so I don't think that I will change that part of the set up. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

thx!

Nick
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foxtrot
211 posts
 
Nick,

As for the CD Player, give the Music Hall CD-25 a look, it's a very good unit in the price range you're looking at.
chadlesko
94 posts
 
Not sure if you are still reading these responses...or if you've already bought your gear? For what it's worth I almost bought the Revel M20 and opted for Spendor s5e's, however we are in the same price point. I bought an Arcam CD73t which blew the transport off other units!!! Used you might even get higher up the Arcam food chain. The Rotel 1070 was no match in an A-B setup for my comparison. I paid roughly $650. I too am now on the hunt for amplification...looking at integrateds (BAT, Pathos, DK and Ayre). Waiting for a good used unit! Anyway, enjoy the Revels it was a toss up with the Spendors and I know I would be happy with them as well. What a soundstage they thow!!! I heard the Revels with Rotel gear (surround equipment) they did ample justice, but I think you could do better in 2 channel...the speaker could handle amps in the 2 to 3k range easy.
lowfidelity
40 posts
 

HI!

I don't know about amplification but I'll put my two cents in on a CD player. The Music Hall CD25 and Arcam CD-73T are both excellent players and great recommendations. I have owned both. Another overachiever is the Cambridge Audio Azur 640C, which I also owned. Of the three I feel the CD25 was the least detailed and the Arcam the most detailed but on the analytical side and perhaps a bit lean in the bass. I feel the Cambridge presented the best balance overall and that it is a great bargain in audio. I preferred it to the Rega Planet 2000 that I owned.

If you can and want to spend more, consider the Consonance CD-120 (another overachiever). It is better than those above.

Have fun!
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