With equipment as old as these pieces, caps and a good cleaning is in order for the electronics. I agree with @pauly about tube friendly speaker with 93db efficiency as a min. Rel subs are the way to go because they also increase the sonic goodness of the mains as well. If you are going to start streaming I'd recommend Aurender streamer or maybe Melco. It's all about the software. You need a streamer which has built in Hard Drive(s). This eliminates some of the excessive handshakes which must take place through the network. IMO, the software is as important as the hardware in making for a good experience. And this is where many streamers miss the mark IMO. If you are willing to rent your music, the Qobuz has made it easier to stream through lesser systems. Hope this helps.
Advice for upgrading my system
I have been on Audiogon for about 6 months and I enjoy the expertise and reading the conversations. I am hoping to receive guidance to upgrade my 2 channel stereo.
I am now ready to upgrade and I have budgeted $30k to do so.
My current system is the following:
McIntosh MA 6600
McIntosh MP 100 Phono Preamp
Marantz super audio CD Player SA-11S2
Micro SeikiDD-40 Turntable
Denon DL 103D Cartridge
2-Monitor Audio PL - 100 speakers
1-Velodyne HGS12BGII Subwoofer
Sonos for DAC
My room has been acoustically treated in the
walls and ceiling by a company that specializes in this.
I primarily listen to jazz, classical, and 70’s music.
Room dimensions are:
⁃ 30’ 6” long
⁃ 14’ 6” Wide for the first 12’ 4“ of the length and then
⁃ 10’ 4” Wide for the last 18’ 2” of the length
I consider the main listening area to be the 14’6” x 12’4” section.
I am looking forward to hearing your feedback. Btw, I live in Denver Colorado.
I am now ready to upgrade and I have budgeted $30k to do so.
My current system is the following:
McIntosh MA 6600
McIntosh MP 100 Phono Preamp
Marantz super audio CD Player SA-11S2
Micro SeikiDD-40 Turntable
Denon DL 103D Cartridge
2-Monitor Audio PL - 100 speakers
1-Velodyne HGS12BGII Subwoofer
Sonos for DAC
My room has been acoustically treated in the
walls and ceiling by a company that specializes in this.
I primarily listen to jazz, classical, and 70’s music.
Room dimensions are:
⁃ 30’ 6” long
⁃ 14’ 6” Wide for the first 12’ 4“ of the length and then
⁃ 10’ 4” Wide for the last 18’ 2” of the length
I consider the main listening area to be the 14’6” x 12’4” section.
I am looking forward to hearing your feedback. Btw, I live in Denver Colorado.