I’d add a couple small subs. They’ll not only improve bass and dynamics but also overall imaging/soundstage. I’d highly recommend a pair of SVS SB1000 Pro subs as they’re only 13” square yet will get you down to an honest 20Hz (-3dB) and come with integration software to take a lot of pain out of getting them to work in your room. They only cost $1150 for two (or less of you buy from their Outlet) and SVS offers a truly risk-free, 45-day trial period including shipping both ways and also have excellent customer service, so why the hell not? That’s what I’d do anyway. Best of luck.
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My first real (in my view) system was all Adcom gear cd, pre, and 200 watt power amp. and Snell c2 mk2.After decades of trouble free use I bought a used Technics SUG 700 integrated, Marantz CD 6006, and Canton 9k reference.
The room 12x18, it's four corners from top to bottom plants, one side wall is open to another room, the speakers aim at a couch 8 ft away, the speakers are roughly 8 ft from each other, stuffed chairs are on the outside edge of each speaker, The Floor is wall to wall carpet. behind the couch ( my sitting pos) is a Glass covered pastel roughly 3x3 ft. Married so audio gear movement flexibility is zip nada,zero. and there is an upstairs bedroom I could turn into a great .... Ah the stuff of dreams.I digress.
Whats missing is a bit more weight but in the total Hz range, just a bit stronger, deeper bigger dynamic expression but keeping it all tight.
The 9Ks vanish, their imaging, soundstage, depth, micro dynamics etc. all very good. In all things but ultimate weight I'm a happy camper. Having said that I'm freaking going deaf, no seriously sadly I'm old, and I like my music at 65 to 75 dB range.
So any recommendations for improving either, sadly not both, the speakers or integrated up to $3000 would be appreciated. the amps 70 watts the speaker range recommendation 120 to 200 watts. So a bit of a miss match, but not at my listening level.
What I would like the Snells huskier voice and the Canton's everything else., of course but Better.
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My set up is similar to yours in regards to speaker placement and distance and I have a Technics SU-G700M2 as well and I can assure you it’s not the integrated that needs to be replaced. My listening space is smaller (10.5’ X 14.5" in a "room" that extends another 5’) but alas, no greenery in the corners. That shorter front to back wall is a factor in base reinforcement but I’ve had speakers that no matter what I tried, were a bit weak and thin across the spectrum despited all my efforts to better it. Even my JBL 4319 monitors with their 12" woofers had impact and dynamics but not that fullness I craved. What made the difference are my Revival Audio Atalanate 3 monitors with "only" a 7 inch mid-woofer. Practically the same base but more fullness, musicality and body with no sacrifice in detail, air and ambience. It’s a match made in heaven for me.
I’m sure some here may tire of my recommending these speakers but they are the last ones I’ll ever get unless I win the lotto and then get a bigger space to accommodate their bigger brother, the Atalante 5. All the best,
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