ARAGON - A STATEMENT AND A QUESTION:
I have the Aragon 24K/2004 combo and have used it exclusively since I purchased them new in 88 or 89. I believe I got this gear during a great period for Aragon - as I know they have had many ups and downs over the years. An audiophile I am not. More on the musicphile end of the spectrum. I have switched out other components over the years. After having my system in storage for the last 3 years and no proper listening space for 10 - I finally have it in a decent set up in my small home. I am now on my third pair of speakers since 89/89. First were the B&W matrix 805, then a pair of Wharfdales. Now some on-wall DLS XL's. My speaker quality has been going down and I keep trying to do the best I can - all things considered.
I have always been happy with the Aragon core of my system in various configuration. I just started streaming with a Sonos and Tidal and am getting a very good soundstage. Soon I'll do the Wyred for Sound upgrade and get an outboard DAC and that will help I am sure.
I completely agree - it is all so subjective to judge overall. So many variables. I would say my system after all these years still sounds better than what 90% of people listen to music through. At some point - I will upgrade my speakers to either the ELAC WS 1665 or Vienna Acoustic Waltz (both on wall). But for now and has been my philosophy since I bought this rig - will $5000 of gear deliver $5000 of audio improvement? And if I can get half that level of improvement for $1000 I will do that every time.
And now for my question:
I am getting a low hum in my speakers from the power amp. I had a dedicated 30 amp circuit installed to no avail. Does anyone know what I should try to fix this? I am thinking a new fuse or a new power cord.
Any advice appreciated.
I have the Aragon 24K/2004 combo and have used it exclusively since I purchased them new in 88 or 89. I believe I got this gear during a great period for Aragon - as I know they have had many ups and downs over the years. An audiophile I am not. More on the musicphile end of the spectrum. I have switched out other components over the years. After having my system in storage for the last 3 years and no proper listening space for 10 - I finally have it in a decent set up in my small home. I am now on my third pair of speakers since 89/89. First were the B&W matrix 805, then a pair of Wharfdales. Now some on-wall DLS XL's. My speaker quality has been going down and I keep trying to do the best I can - all things considered.
I have always been happy with the Aragon core of my system in various configuration. I just started streaming with a Sonos and Tidal and am getting a very good soundstage. Soon I'll do the Wyred for Sound upgrade and get an outboard DAC and that will help I am sure.
I completely agree - it is all so subjective to judge overall. So many variables. I would say my system after all these years still sounds better than what 90% of people listen to music through. At some point - I will upgrade my speakers to either the ELAC WS 1665 or Vienna Acoustic Waltz (both on wall). But for now and has been my philosophy since I bought this rig - will $5000 of gear deliver $5000 of audio improvement? And if I can get half that level of improvement for $1000 I will do that every time.
And now for my question:
I am getting a low hum in my speakers from the power amp. I had a dedicated 30 amp circuit installed to no avail. Does anyone know what I should try to fix this? I am thinking a new fuse or a new power cord.
Any advice appreciated.