Want to improve sound of Silverline Prelude II


I have the Silverline Prelude II's which are the revised version of Alan Yun's original design. I currently drive them with a Creek Classic SE5250 integrated amp (85RMS)Speaker cables are 12ft runs of Analysis Plus Oval 12; My CD is a Sonographe SD-1(20 years old CD player modified and marketed by Conrad Johnson") Interconnect is an Audio Magic Spellcaster II. Overall, the sound is clean, dynamic but somewhat bright and forward, and often digital sounding.(I currently have no turntable, but will be getting back into vinyl soon)..... I am sure some of this is the Sonographe CD player which has been flawless and provides very good sound. However, I like to take a shot at improving the overall sound, that is, making them more coherent sounding top to bottom, and a more natural presentation without making it sound like a British monitor. I have considered the following equipment moves: Rega Apollo CD and/or new speaker cable. A member recommended JPS speaker cable. I have read that a tube integrated or separates are possibly more compatible with the Preludes, but the Creek(so far) provides great low level detail and depth of staging, though lack the slam, and upper harmonics of my old setup of Aragon amp and CJ preamp. I realize the solution might be to just buy a better speaker. Previously, I had Vandersteen IC's. a good speaker for the money, and have considered the 2CE Signatures, but they might be too big for my 15x22 living room; All comments and opinions welcomed,especially from Prelude II owners. Thanks, Jim
sunnyjim
Bondmanp,
I will get an Allegro soon to evaluate it. The specs look identical to the Prelude which is a good speaker.
Hello,

I have the Silverline Prelude II's. I had a Rega Jupiter CD player but have since changed to an OPPO player for digital transport and the PS Audio Digital Link III for the DAC. The Digital Link is a phenomenal DAC. Highly recommended.
Hi Jim.
I'm a bit late but what amp did you end up with to use with the Preludes? I'm currently using a Rogue Audio Cronus integrated with my Preludes and tied together using Audience Conductor cables and the sound is very well balanced.
I am using a rega brio3 and rega appolo with Project debut turntable and grado gold. Rega interconnects and Nordost Solar wind bi wire speaker cables.

I can t believe how good it sounds. Very ballenced. very full. Ammazing such little speaker can produce such base. Love them !
I want to thank everyone who responded to this post. Unfortunately, I became seriously ill after I submitted the post and was unable to answer or respond to those members who offered advice and comments. It took me awhile to rekindle my interest in audio. I still have the Prelude II's, but they are in a smaller living space. I may need to reevaluate my amp and cables as suggested by some members. Though, I have considered replacing the Preludes with the new Epos 16i which have received good reviews. Again, Thanks to all members, Jim