Most significant upgrade

The reason I suggested the 2CE sigs is because I am familiar with the sound of both your current speakers and the 2 CE sigs. For the type of music you listen to, and your integrated that you are using. The Vandersteen speakers have a frequency range of 29Hz to 29kHz, 6ohms nominal 4 ohm minimum. Your MLs are 40Hz to 20kHz, and drop down below 2 ohms in the upper frequency extremes, the Harbeths are 46Hz to 20kHz but I am not familiar with the sound of Harbeth speakers so I will not comment on that. So the Vandys will play lower than the other two. I also agree completely with the room treatment suggestions as well. BTW your Rega is not a toy.

Dan

Hi Jim,

Well i think that several items need to be addressed here.
1. Room treatment in it's scope is all very well but if you "tune" the room to your present collection of audio products then make a component change the sound will alter the playing field somewhat
2. If you start the dreaded "upgrade" path then the funds are sure to be depleted!...:-)

My advise is to MODESTLY equalize the capabilities of your sources, blending in what style of performance YOU ENJOY...
Then purchase the least expensive loom of cables that will neither enhance/subtract from the sound achieved and then purchase the software i.e. cd's,lp's or what have you.

This will save you time, money and hard audiophile lessons!

GOOD LUCK!

Jake

Yes, a toy. As I suggested, try Nottingham or one of those German tables - Acoustic Signature, Acoustic Solid etc. and you will agree. Yes, of course, it'll cost some money.
Well, at the very least you could upgrade to P7.
Speaking financially, serious analog starts at about $3000 new for table/arm. Plus cartridge.
You asked for significant upgarde, that's my opinion. You like your speakers so I said nothing about the possibility of upgrading them.

jake, thanks for the positive thoughts on tuning the room. I've been doing some extensive reading on the subject and have tried a few cheap diy versions with great success,,,,,,,great input brother, Thanks!

"Inna" bad mood? Funny, Some dudes that have been in the vinyl bizz for longer than I have been alive strongly recommend the P5 over the P7 as the increase in cost does not justify the return on performance, i.e. Michael Freemer and Art Dudely

http://www.stereophile.com/turntables/1204rega

I'm quite sure the Germans make a great table, hell, I work for a German company for Christ sake but to call something a toy? Come on dude, you can be more creative than that? Seriously I appreciate the opinion, just keep it peacefull man............It's just music for the soul.