Suggestions for my next upgrade
I agree with jperry. However I am a low power tube fan. 15wpc may not be enough but that depends on your room. But the only speakers that will work with the Quads are the Paradigm (93db). If you want a good tube amp which is a good all around performer, I might suggest the Bob Latino ST-70. But by doing so I am probably opening the thread for everyone’s favorite amp who posts in this thread |
Thanks - I was leaning towards the speakers first - and yes, also agree that the Quads don't really seem like a fit. As far as going to Denver - that would kill my whole budget just going to the show :-) I am still doing the audiofile thing on a bit of a smaller budget - at least until I get my daughter through college. |
If that really is your whole system then you have a lot to do before even thinking about changing any of those components: power cords interconnects speaker cables fuses power conditioner PHT, ECT, HFT Since you are 90% vinyl the best way to understand what I'm talking about, get some Synergistic Research PHT and ECT. My preference is Black Widow and Green Dream https://highend-electronics.com/products/synergistic-research-pht-phono-transducer Try these and then when you see how much improvement you can get for hardly any money you can move on to a set of ECT, then HFT. Throw in a couple Blue Quantum Fuses and your system will be transformed from flat to holographic a lot more and for a lot less than any of the components you're currently considering. |
jaysuzi ... I'm with millercarbon on this one. My suggestion would be to save up some more money and buy PPT's "The Gate." You may not want to upgrade your equipment after that. Frank |
I am happy to drive Lansch 4.1 (99db/W spec, real eff is 95db/W still very high) with either 8W 300B SET amplifier or 48W Line Magnetic 508 SET tube amplifier. http://www.stereomojo.com/Onix%20XCD-50%20and%20XIA160%20review/XCD-50ReferenceCDPlayerReview.htm I also have this speaker as backup. That works well with tube amplifier. If you are interested in the Vaugn Cabernett, please PM me. I can let you audition it for 10 days to find out synergy with your current setup. Thomas |
