First of all, I do not think you need tubes to get what you are looking for. I agree with some of the other comments... B&W CM10 probably won't fit the bill for what you are looking at. Throw as much of your money as you can at your speakers and upgrade the amp section later if need be. The warmest speaker I can think of would be anything by Harbeth (SHL5+ for dynamics amongst the Harbeth line up). They will have some detail as well but not insane amounts. I find the new Kef R series and the Kef reference (at the upper end of the budget) to have good detail but are not bright. They also put out a crazy soundstage. Maybe check them out if you get a chance. As well, have a look at your source (PC). Laptops, PC's, Mac's, etc are some of the worst possible sources for digital. Even a cheap dedicated streamer like a Bluesound Node 2i should provide much better performance than a noisy PC. If you intend to stick with a PC for your entire journey have a look at some products like the audioquest jitterbug or the ifi isilencer products. These things will help reduce some of the noise over your USB.
Help looking for dynamic warm romantic sound with detail
Can some one help me in the right direction. Im going to spend like 20" for speaker and amp.
Im looking for a detailed, dynamic, warm, romantic sound. I like the midrange sound of piano, strings and female voices.
Im listen to all music like rock, power balads, country and some modern music. i dont listen to jazz and classic.
Im using tidal and spotify from pc usb.
Started with Hegel H360 to B&W cm10 missed dynamics and warmth.
Upgraded to Mcintosh MC501 and D150 to B&W cm10 ok combo but was missing detail from hegel.
Upgraded to Mcintosh MC501 and c2600 to B&W cm10 missing the speed in the bass from D150 (best combo so far)
Changed to the new Hegel H590 to B&W cm10 did loose all the romantic sound and dynamics and it sounds like the female singer stands in the background =(
I also have a SVS SB16 for the times i listen to modern music.
How would a SS pre and tube amp sound? Do i get the romantic, warm and dynamic sound and the speed to the sub?
What integrated or pre& do you recomend? ant to what speaker?
Im looking for a detailed, dynamic, warm, romantic sound. I like the midrange sound of piano, strings and female voices.
Im listen to all music like rock, power balads, country and some modern music. i dont listen to jazz and classic.
Im using tidal and spotify from pc usb.
Started with Hegel H360 to B&W cm10 missed dynamics and warmth.
Upgraded to Mcintosh MC501 and D150 to B&W cm10 ok combo but was missing detail from hegel.
Upgraded to Mcintosh MC501 and c2600 to B&W cm10 missing the speed in the bass from D150 (best combo so far)
Changed to the new Hegel H590 to B&W cm10 did loose all the romantic sound and dynamics and it sounds like the female singer stands in the background =(
I also have a SVS SB16 for the times i listen to modern music.
How would a SS pre and tube amp sound? Do i get the romantic, warm and dynamic sound and the speed to the sub?
What integrated or pre& do you recomend? ant to what speaker?
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