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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
adnoctum
calanctus
151 posts
 
Consider also a PS Audio HCA2. You can find them used for around your price. I had an HCA2 and a pair of M20s for a year and a half or so when I was starting out in this hobby. I had a great time with them!
adnoctum OP
4 posts
 
Thanks, I will look into this!!

Nick
bluebull
269 posts
 
Nick

Rather go for Merlin TSM-MM or MX speakers.....
My previous speakers were Revel M20s and currently I own Merlin VSM-MM speakers.

Regards

Chris
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.
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