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Speakers or Amp

My current amp is a Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 Integrated amp. My current speakers are Aerial 7ts. I have an opportunity to change one or the other. I can go from the Continuum S2 to the JR 625 mk2 with the Capri 2 preamp or from Aerial 7Ts to Raidho C3.1s. for about the same cost. I'm try to improve spacing between instruments and add a little more air. Looking for feedback from anyone familiar with the aforementioned components or general thoughts regarding the best option.
ricred1

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inna
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It's hard to decide without listening both pairs - your speakers with Rowland separates and your Rowland integrated with those Danish speakers. But even after listening it may be inconclusive. If so, what would you do?
I would think that replacing speakers would be a more radical move. You might want it and you might not. Replacing Rowland with Rowlands would make your speakers sound better, perhaps much better, but it will basically be the same sound.
inna
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I would first think about improving the source components and maybe cables. Not familiar with your components, just read about them.
inna
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At least no-one commented on poor quality of Rowlands.
inna
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Ricred1, it appears that you are seeking a particular sound. Could you describe, if you know it, what exactly you are looking for?
I noticed that you have no analog source. What if you are looking for an analog sound in digital playback?
I hope, I am wrong, because if I am right - you are doomed. No speaker or amp can do it.
inna
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Well then, maybe either upgrade would do it in a different way. Could be interesting.
Why would they all need Chinese cabinet makers? There must be plenty of them both in America and Europe. And I am not sure about Denmark but neighbouring Sweden has vast forests, plenty of wood.
inna
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It's a foregone conclusion that those Wilsons' cabinets were not made by Amish craftsmen. Maybe those Danes and others should consider contracting some of them. Now that's an idea.
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