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Starting Over and I need your help

The more I read…….the more I become confused!…..Do I simply need to start over with more carefully selected components?

I currently own a Musical Paradise MP 301 III, Bluesound Node 2i, Omega 7 speakers, and a Rotel RCD 06 SE CD player. To me, this system sounds underwhelming, especially when streaming. I use Apple Music as a source but I am open to switching to another. I only play CDs and stream and do not see myself incorporating vinyl into the mix. Musical tastes are jazz and acoustic. The room size is smallish home office. By the way, I also own a Parasound Zamp that I currently don’t use because I do not have a preamp……should I sell or keep that?

I am willing to sell it all, if needed, to get better sound.  If you were me, what would you change or keep? My total budget would be under $3000 and by buying some used I bet you guys can help me figure out what I should pursue within Audiogon to purchase.

Many thanks in advance for your expertise and opinions!

Andy

Raleigh NC

 

 

 

wavendon
erik_squires
16,011 posts
 

I think that above all you haven't focused on yourself enough.  What do YOU like to listen to, what type of sound balance excites you?

Above all keep it simple.  A small home office can be a challenging environment because of the speaker location and room acoustics. I'd focus on finding an affordable but good 2-way speaker like Monitor Audio, or Fritz or Hsu.

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ssg308
91 posts
 

how you getting signal form Apple Music to your system ?

cdc
1,753 posts
 

Message received, loud and clear. I will start auditioning amps at the local store.

Apparently not. You have a perfectly fine amp with volume control, a Zamp, you can try right now.

wavendon OP
13 posts
 

Thank you I will try that soon 

macg19
886 posts
 

For sure audition, and there are some great suggestions above.

My 2 cents...I’d consider a used Hegel H190 - a very solid one-box solution if the Zamp doesn’t work out well for you. There are a couple for sale on US Audio Mart within your budget.

And go with Tidal or Qobuz for streaming.

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