Hi Jay! I'm looking to upgrade to a proper preamp for a Bel Canto REF500s amp. The SL100 looks interesting. How do you like it? I've heard good things about Cary Audio. Thanks!
Suggestions for my next upgrade
I would love to get some suggestions for my next upgrade. I have between $2000-3000 for my next upgrade. I listen to 90% vinyl and 10% digital music. Most of my listening is folk, acoustic guitar, and classic rock, but I do range into some jazz and blues.
My current set up is:
Cary Audio SL-100 preamp
NAD C-272 amp
Pro-Ject RPM 1 with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge
Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 phono amp
NAD D 1050 DAC
Paradigm Monitor 11 speakers
The following is what I have been considering - although subject to change based upon items selling before my decision.
I am thinking to upgrade the speakers or the amp
The speakers that I am considering are:
Paradigm Prestige 85F - which are really pushing the budget
Contract Audio Black Moon - which I don't really know much about
KEF R900
B&W CM10 S2 - not a real fan of the appearance
The Amps are:
PS Audio Stellar M700 pair - class D 350 watt
Quad Classic Monoblock - tube amp 15 watt
The amps couldn't be more different except that they are both mono block pairs.
Again, any thoughts would really be appreciated.
My current set up is:
Cary Audio SL-100 preamp
NAD C-272 amp
Pro-Ject RPM 1 with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge
Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 phono amp
NAD D 1050 DAC
Paradigm Monitor 11 speakers
The following is what I have been considering - although subject to change based upon items selling before my decision.
I am thinking to upgrade the speakers or the amp
The speakers that I am considering are:
Paradigm Prestige 85F - which are really pushing the budget
Contract Audio Black Moon - which I don't really know much about
KEF R900
B&W CM10 S2 - not a real fan of the appearance
The Amps are:
PS Audio Stellar M700 pair - class D 350 watt
Quad Classic Monoblock - tube amp 15 watt
The amps couldn't be more different except that they are both mono block pairs.
Again, any thoughts would really be appreciated.
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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 |
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