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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
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
2,053 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
2,053 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.
xti16
1,525 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
Your ears are not defective. But for some reason some Magico owners (sorry Melbguy1) have this impression Raidho cabinets are poor to average build quality (and yes the cabinets are made in China). I personally disagree with those statements because I own a pair of D2's in Walnut. I think the fit and finish is spectacular. Last when Raidho was showing the Diamond series when they first came out they used Jeff Rowland to drive them
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