just pulled the trigger. I will have this amp for 30 years. Its everything I need right now. Maybe one day Ill go with Harbeth's and tube separates!
8-10k budget suggestions please
Hey guys,
been out of the game about 10 years, got a new wife, new house, and plugged in my old B&W 804's. Connected them to a Denon receiver expecting to want to do surround sound.......But forget it! I really want to maximize my 804's for 2 channel listening.
My room is 15ft long by 13 by 9. not very big but I need amplification and streaming capabilites. Will add TT later as I do have vinyl. Room tx is on it's way so let's just assume it's already done.
Thanks for all your help!
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@asmithkash +1 "I will have this amp for 30 years." sure beats churning and chasing... and yes good amps can and should last that long. (I have an Onkyo Integra from 1986 that still kicks butt, and a Pioneer Elite from 1999 that is deep, powerful, and gorgeous... so unless there's something faulty, your Krell ought do a great job for a long time, indeed decades.) if you do, however, happen to feel like trying new speakers, consider Concept 50, by Q Acoustics. Personally, I don't like "bright" speakers, though I haven't heard your particular set... But, I understand holding on to beloved speakers, as with only small update I've held on to my Epi 100 speakers for over 40 years due to their smooth clear rich balanced sound. I also have other speakers now, too, but the Epi still due their duties in the room they're in. |
so, in my experience, pulling the trigger is never a good idea. I did it once. I got so burnt (un-resellable, hideous looking and sounding brand new speakers with no return policy) I didn't turn my system for weeks. On a pair of 1500 dollar speakers, I lost over 900. My largest purchase ever. I don't know how you would know this is what you need, unless you tried it and tried others. But of course I hope it will be exactly that, you best choice. |
@asmithkash you’re off to a good start! Don’t forget the room is probably your most important component. Once you get the room in order and get familiar with the sound, consider cable upgrades. The right power cord and speaker cables will take it to the next level. Don’t have to go too crazy - there are plenty of reasonably priced cables on a used market. |
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