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Filling out the sound

I have recently acquired Rega’s upper-end equipment (Saturn, R-7 speakers, Cursa pre, Exon Monblocks, P7) and am NOT that impressed with the overall listening experience. This is setup in a large room w/hardwood floors.

Some years back I had Conrad Johnson pre and power, Vandersteens and listened to vinyl on CJ’s Sonograph table. How sweet, full and warm that sounded. I realize that was tube equipment and now I’m with dryer solid state, but still…

So, I’m trying to recapture some of the lower/midrange warmth and body (upper end is fine).Mapleshade puts forth that their maple bases and brass footers will bring up the bass – is this so? Does anyone have any other ideas to “fill out the sound”

Thanks
rbschauman

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rbschauman OP
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Jrtrent – Thanks for the pick-me-up! Not often do I see one coming to the defense of solid state products.

Maybe the CJ system I had was not as great as I seem to recall, although I’m sure it was very good in many ways. It’s kind of like how legends grow through time…

One other factor I have failed to mention in previous postings is that my hearing isn’t what it once was. I am 49 and annual audiograms administered here at work show some loss of ability.
rbschauman OP
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Gentlemen,

Thanks for the responses.

Cmalak – Your point is well taken. This system is an assemblage of Rega products over time without audition. Therefore, I have no benchmark to refer back to.

Cmalak and others – You put forth my best hope; toying with speaker placement. Hopefully, I will pickup a bit of what I yearn for through repositioning. It’s what the US importer of Rega products suggested as well.
I do have to face up to the fact that the nature of the beast that I’m contending with (Rega products) in a perfect setting will not yield exactly what I’m looking for. I simply want to maximize its abilities.

Why did I assemble this system anyway? For durability (others in the house play it), affordability, the design of the R7 speakers (our cats can’t reach the fabric to hurt it) and cosmetic consistency.

BTW – Anyone care to suggest another high-end manufacturer who creates a full line of gear like Rega? (Pre & power amps, CD, TT, speakers, and tuner)

Randy
rbschauman OP
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Cmalak - Components from the same manufacturer? System synergy, cosmetics, and wife/childproof…weak, I know when ultimately the objective is good sound. Not that what I have is awful by any means, just a bit short of the robustness and sweetness of my previous tube driven setup. Hopefully I will return to that someday – for know I’ll survive.

BTW, I’ve embarked on a rebuild of my vinyl collection and have been picking up some 180 gram records. Gosh do they sound great in comparison to my “oldies”; a step in the right direction of pursuing a better sound.

Thanks again for your help,
Randy
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