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.



bhc148

Showing 3 responses by dweller

Ask yourself why you feel you need to upgrade? What doesn't your current system do?
I tried re-reading my previous post and it gave me a headache.
Let me try again...
I recommend B&W 800 series speakers.
You can get a used 800D3 (flagship) speaker for low $20s.
You could probably get a new 802D3 for same money.
Please note: B&W revamping the 800 series to "D4" status
and dealers will be anxious to move their D3's.
Should be some good discounts at large dealers.
Small dealers seldom have the higher priced models in stock.
Good luck.
OP - I just purchased some Klipsch Forte IV’s for the purpose of pairing with tube amps. On my list is something new from the Wizards at BAT:
VK-80i Integrated Amplifier — Balanced Audio Technology
BTW, where are you located?