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Do the Components Match?

Spent most of my stereo experience with a Rotel receiver, Ohm E speakers, and either a CD player or BSR McDonald table. A few years ago, I thought I would get into tubes, first with a Jolida FX-10 and then stepping up to an Eastern Electric. Speakers went from the Ohms to B&W 658s with two SVS subs and then Tekton Lore References with one sub. 

However, our listening habits went from sitting and flipping vinyl to digital streaming as my wife and I enjoy an adult beverage while I play DJ using Spotify. Now our system is a Schiit Ragnarok+ using an Audioengine Bluetooth receiver running through a Parasound DAC. On rare occasions we use our Pro-Ject table.

After these changes, we still retain the Tekton speakers and single SVS sub. From what I gather the Tektons are more aligned with an analog system and sound a bit lifeless (not much presence) with the digital equipment. We are wondering whether we are missing out by using these speakers and whether there is something a bit more compatible with our electronics.

Thoughts?

rally177
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rally177 OP
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Musical interests I guess are typical Boomer: mostly classic rock, although I have an affinity for Irish punk rock. Saying that, Al Di Meola's Elegant Gypsy is one of our favorites and David Grissman is often on the play list. I do like Spotify for a variety of reasons but may try Qobuz to see if that changes things

I do note the speakers seem to come alive when the music is more acoustic, such as Allman's Little Martha, or Waterfall by Hot Tuna. My wife raised another point stating we've barely listened to the speakers - maybe 50 or 60 hours. Possibly more break-in before I consider switching.

Appreciate the comments!

stuartk
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Can you try some other speakers in your room?

 

 

 

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deadhead1000
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Spotify is a rather low end source of music, which could be a big part of why the digital music sounds lifeless. Can you try out Qobuz? You can usually get a free trial period. You might hear the improvement you seek that way.

Also, what kind of music do you mostly listen too? Some speakers sound better with certain types of music which is why I ask. 

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