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Speakers or Amp

My current amp is a Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 Integrated amp. My current speakers are Aerial 7ts. I have an opportunity to change one or the other. I can go from the Continuum S2 to the JR 625 mk2 with the Capri 2 preamp or from Aerial 7Ts to Raidho C3.1s. for about the same cost. I'm try to improve spacing between instruments and add a little more air. Looking for feedback from anyone familiar with the aforementioned components or general thoughts regarding the best option.
ricred1
inna
7,296 posts
 
It's hard to decide without listening both pairs - your speakers with Rowland separates and your Rowland integrated with those Danish speakers. But even after listening it may be inconclusive. If so, what would you do?
I would think that replacing speakers would be a more radical move. You might want it and you might not. Replacing Rowland with Rowlands would make your speakers sound better, perhaps much better, but it will basically be the same sound.
rzado
175 posts
 
Hi Ricred1,

If these two options are your only choices, the Raidho's are a no brainer- they are a massive step up from the Aerials. I would just note that, if it were my $, I would split the upgrade cost between front end and speakers. (As an aside, I am a big fan of both the Bricasti and the Wireworld cables you have as well).

Best of luck.

ricred1 OP
2,008 posts
 
Wow, I attended RMAF 2015 and listened to and looked at several speakers. I'm vey surprised at how many comments I've received regarding the quality of Raidho speakers. I haven't heard too many speakers that are detailed, disappear, and sound warm at the same time. I guess my ears are defective.
ricred1 OP
2,008 posts
 
I should have said, I'm surprised that so many comment on the poor quality of Raidho speakers.
inna
7,296 posts
 
At least no-one commented on poor quality of Rowlands.
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