Thank you to all for the advice you are providing. Most of my knowledge is pretty dated so I am finding all the input very helpful. So far a DAC, speakers and cartridges are on the shopping list. I will start to visit audio stores next week. Your knowledgable guidance helps with lowering the intimidation factor involved the shopping process. I will open my mind to consider a tube integrated amp as well. I didn't mention earlier, I am recently retired, this is a life time gift to myself. My continued gratitude for your advice.
Advice for upgrading my system
I have been on Audiogon for about 6 months and I enjoy the expertise and reading the conversations. I am hoping to receive guidance to upgrade my 2 channel stereo.
I am now ready to upgrade and I have budgeted $30k to do so.
My current system is the following:
McIntosh MA 6600
McIntosh MP 100 Phono Preamp
Marantz super audio CD Player SA-11S2
Micro SeikiDD-40 Turntable
Denon DL 103D Cartridge
2-Monitor Audio PL - 100 speakers
1-Velodyne HGS12BGII Subwoofer
Sonos for DAC
My room has been acoustically treated in the
walls and ceiling by a company that specializes in this.
I primarily listen to jazz, classical, and 70’s music.
Room dimensions are:
⁃ 30’ 6” long
⁃ 14’ 6” Wide for the first 12’ 4“ of the length and then
⁃ 10’ 4” Wide for the last 18’ 2” of the length
I consider the main listening area to be the 14’6” x 12’4” section.
I am looking forward to hearing your feedback. Btw, I live in Denver Colorado.
I am now ready to upgrade and I have budgeted $30k to do so.
My current system is the following:
McIntosh MA 6600
McIntosh MP 100 Phono Preamp
Marantz super audio CD Player SA-11S2
Micro SeikiDD-40 Turntable
Denon DL 103D Cartridge
2-Monitor Audio PL - 100 speakers
1-Velodyne HGS12BGII Subwoofer
Sonos for DAC
My room has been acoustically treated in the
walls and ceiling by a company that specializes in this.
I primarily listen to jazz, classical, and 70’s music.
Room dimensions are:
⁃ 30’ 6” long
⁃ 14’ 6” Wide for the first 12’ 4“ of the length and then
⁃ 10’ 4” Wide for the last 18’ 2” of the length
I consider the main listening area to be the 14’6” x 12’4” section.
I am looking forward to hearing your feedback. Btw, I live in Denver Colorado.
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OP - I just purchased some Klipsch Forte IV’s for the purpose of pairing with tube amps. On my list is something new from the Wizards at BAT: VK-80i Integrated Amplifier — Balanced Audio Technology BTW, where are you located? |
IMHO: I would suggest any one of the three speakers below for that live feeling. ttps://www.crutchfield.com/S-Jf7EJ9e1kUT/shopsearch/heritage_cornwall_iv.html?XVINQ=GW3&XVVer=5MY&a... https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/M2System--jbl-m2-reference-monitor-system https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers/JBL-S4700-Tower-Speakers |
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