@saurabhgarg B&Ws do midrange really well. They also throw a very nice soundstage. My recommendation would be to change the amp. Your Luxman us very nice but you probably need something fuller and warmer without accentuating the top end. If you decide to go the route of separates, Pass Labs X250.8 with Audio Research tube preamp would be a good combination. You can also do all tubes and get ARC separates. Depending how much you want to spend you can try a used Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated. New Simaudio Moon North series is supposed to be excellent, there’s also a new ARC integrated amp.
Next upgrade options
Hello all,
So, I have invested quite a bit and reached this audio chain (listed below). I also upgraded power cables, interconnects and speaker cables. So far, I am pretty happy and found noticeable difference with every step of the way.
I am seeking advise/opinion from fellow audiophiles on what can be the next upgrade.. I am seeking more body, fullness and perhaps a little more analog sound.
Option 1 - speakers (not sure what . I love bookshelf)
Option 2 - separates on Amp ( perhaps Gryphon or M10x with a pre-amp)
Chain -
Aurender N20 --> DCS Rossini DAC + master Clock --> Luxman 509z --> b&W 805D4 + dual Rel s510
I love and hate this hobby ..
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If you dare, Loan a CDT / CDP > DAC ( your own model ) to produce a Source and compare to to your Source in use. There is the suggestion that the Hard Media Option will enable the Downstream devices to present in a way that creates an impressive End Sound and totally acceptable to your preferences, when experienced as a comparison to what is already on offer. Limiting oneself to one source, or one version only of a Source is a limitation to the End Sound that can be experienced and in many cases a thoroughly enjoyed alternate sonic. I have been at comparisons with DAC's and could easily live with a Third of what has been demo'd, some might win more favour if experienced for a longer period. Even with some models being notably different in how they influence the End Sound produced. The same happens for myself with Phonostages and Speakers. In one home, there is more than one permutation for an assembly of a System that can totally satisfy the end user an additional Source is not too invasive. |
@audphile1 thanks for suggestion. I am tilting towards getting Diablo 300 or Luxman 590 axii. Latter is type A amplifier. |
@ghdprentice thanks for the suggestions. I was thinking to get a Type A Amplifier . Heard it is tube sounding. I am happy with most of other facets except getting a more fuller sound. 509z is the only amp I have tried. |
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