Edibles would be a more direct investment in sound quality.
Do high dollar mono blocks truly improve the Sound Quality over the mid tier amps
I'm currently running a pair of Classe Delta Mono"s to drive my Wilson Alexx V's. IMO they sound wonderful with plenty of power. I've been considering upgrading these amps to the next price/quality level. My biggest concern is whether I'll get the level of improvement in SQ that will move the needle. I'd love to hear from folks who have made this move in their systems or heard comparisons at shows or dealers.
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Some good advice here, some questionable. The truth is there is only one person who can answer your question and that person is you. If you bought your Classe amps from a local dealer, you should try to talk him into a home demo of the amps in which you are interested. If that is not an option, you would be buying with blindness and hope. As others have stated, you have a very nice system in a room full of glass and highly reflective surfaces. I don’t see any treatments (blinds, drapes etc.) on the large front windows and this could be a WAF issue, but covering those might be of more benefit that changing amps. Otherwise, try to do what we’re all unsuccessful at - enjoying what you already have. |
Since you have a difficult WAF restricted room, the only thing that could produce significant movement of the needle sonically would be a consultation with a professional acoustician like PoesAcoustics (Matt Poes) or Anthony Grimani (Grimani systems) who have a knack for measurements and discrete non-invasive treatments (made to look like a regular wall/ceiling, room decor, etc), probably a discrete in-wall sub, tuned resonator at a feasible spot, etc. (Beyond the scope of a forum thread). Actually...talk to Anthony on this one, if you can catch him (if he ain’t too busy). |
@aewarren If you would read my OP you would see this " I'd love to hear from folks who have made this move in their systems or heard comparisons at shows or dealers." I am asking about OTHER PEOPLES experience with a power amp upgrade. Moreover I'm NOT asking for a critique of my current gear or listening room. |
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