Thanks everyone for their recommendations. At the moment I think around $3-4000 CAD would provide a sufficient upgrade. Have listened to forests and previously had hawks and what for I really like, as mentioned above, I think the Arros honestly do it better. It's just better of the same, again more resolution and midrange.
I am looking at a preamp by Don as well though I had no idea he offered any sort of trial, and I'm also in Canada. What we've spec'd out and what ultimately I want (Don doesn't think I need but I'm stubborn!) puts me in about the same price range as above. That preamp is likely an end-game piece I suspect.
The key will be apartment friendly speakers. I've thought about Joseph Pulsars as well but may be beyond my budget and do have to consider how close I could place them to a wall. Anything like 2' isn't an option I'm afraid.
I don't foresee purchasing a detached home in the next few years so condo/apartment style living is a restriction I will have to be strict on when making speaker choices.
I'm open to used options as well.
I am looking at a preamp by Don as well though I had no idea he offered any sort of trial, and I'm also in Canada. What we've spec'd out and what ultimately I want (Don doesn't think I need but I'm stubborn!) puts me in about the same price range as above. That preamp is likely an end-game piece I suspect.
The key will be apartment friendly speakers. I've thought about Joseph Pulsars as well but may be beyond my budget and do have to consider how close I could place them to a wall. Anything like 2' isn't an option I'm afraid.
I don't foresee purchasing a detached home in the next few years so condo/apartment style living is a restriction I will have to be strict on when making speaker choices.
I'm open to used options as well.