Sell the amp & speakers...
Get some Sonus Faber,Spendor or Harbeth speakers and a Class A amplifier...
Next upgrade options
Hello all,
So, I have invested quite a bit and reached this audio chain (listed below). I also upgraded power cables, interconnects and speaker cables. So far, I am pretty happy and found noticeable difference with every step of the way.
I am seeking advise/opinion from fellow audiophiles on what can be the next upgrade.. I am seeking more body, fullness and perhaps a little more analog sound.
Option 1 - speakers (not sure what . I love bookshelf)
Option 2 - separates on Amp ( perhaps Gryphon or M10x with a pre-amp)
Chain -
Aurender N20 --> DCS Rossini DAC + master Clock --> Luxman 509z --> b&W 805D4 + dual Rel s510
I love and hate this hobby ..
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Just guessing here, but the first thing I would try is new speakers. I've read a number of comments about some B&W being bright. You could maybe raise the crossover frequency on your subs, but that won't fix the brightness. I'm running Von Schweikert Endeavor RE speakers with a pair of REL S/510 subs. A tube preamp would perhaps help, but I don't think that's the best solution in your case. |
@saurabhgarg B&Ws do midrange really well. They also throw a very nice soundstage. My recommendation would be to change the amp. Your Luxman us very nice but you probably need something fuller and warmer without accentuating the top end. If you decide to go the route of separates, Pass Labs X250.8 with Audio Research tube preamp would be a good combination. You can also do all tubes and get ARC separates. Depending how much you want to spend you can try a used Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated. New Simaudio Moon North series is supposed to be excellent, there’s also a new ARC integrated amp. |
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