Ctwith3, if you are in a smallish room the CM2s are just fine. They should be on stands with the center of the speaker at ear level. Add a second subwoofer and put them just inboard of the stands. Next, if you are using a unipivot arm, sell it and put a gimbal bearing arm on it. VPI now makes one and I bet it fits perfectly. This will improve your bass quite a bit. Then you can work on electronics. Good cables work anywhere with anything. Don't get stuck in that trap.
Where do I go from here?
What I have:
Rotel RB-981 AMP
PrimaLuna Evo 300preamp
VPI Prime Signture turntable
Hana ML low cartridge
Musical Surroundings Phenomena phono stage (originals model)
B&W CM2 speakers
REL T/7i subwoofer (1)
Heimdall II phono cable
He9mdall II interconnects - phono stage to preamp
Transparent Audio MusicLink Super interconnects (preamp to Amp)
Cardas Neutral Reference speaker cables
So, I understand that my amp and speakers are my weak link- that's pretty clear. But Do I replace my speakers and hope they sound right with the speakers I will buy in 2 years, or vice-versa? Or, should I start with different interconnects between my preamp and amp and ho-e they'll work well with the amp and speakers I buy in the future? It's a conundrum you have lol been through, so, what did you do, what would you do different?
Rotel RB-981 AMP
PrimaLuna Evo 300preamp
VPI Prime Signture turntable
Hana ML low cartridge
Musical Surroundings Phenomena phono stage (originals model)
B&W CM2 speakers
REL T/7i subwoofer (1)
Heimdall II phono cable
He9mdall II interconnects - phono stage to preamp
Transparent Audio MusicLink Super interconnects (preamp to Amp)
Cardas Neutral Reference speaker cables
So, I understand that my amp and speakers are my weak link- that's pretty clear. But Do I replace my speakers and hope they sound right with the speakers I will buy in 2 years, or vice-versa? Or, should I start with different interconnects between my preamp and amp and ho-e they'll work well with the amp and speakers I buy in the future? It's a conundrum you have lol been through, so, what did you do, what would you do different?
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