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Starting Over and I need your help

The more I read…….the more I become confused!…..Do I simply need to start over with more carefully selected components?

I currently own a Musical Paradise MP 301 III, Bluesound Node 2i, Omega 7 speakers, and a Rotel RCD 06 SE CD player. To me, this system sounds underwhelming, especially when streaming. I use Apple Music as a source but I am open to switching to another. I only play CDs and stream and do not see myself incorporating vinyl into the mix. Musical tastes are jazz and acoustic. The room size is smallish home office. By the way, I also own a Parasound Zamp that I currently don’t use because I do not have a preamp……should I sell or keep that?

I am willing to sell it all, if needed, to get better sound.  If you were me, what would you change or keep? My total budget would be under $3000 and by buying some used I bet you guys can help me figure out what I should pursue within Audiogon to purchase.

Many thanks in advance for your expertise and opinions!

Andy

Raleigh NC

 

 

 

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Your Omega 7 speakers are speakers you can build around.  I maintain that they are the sleepers of the Omega line and I actually prefer them to the Alnico models.

I would be surprised if your amp were not the piece letting you down.  Even though the Omegas are higher efficiency and do not require tons of power, I just don't get that the amp is doing the Omegas justice.

When I had the Omega 7's, I was using a Prima Luna integrated with them.  Over the years, I have moved equipment around and am now using a Heaven 11 Billie hybrid amp to drive Zu Audio Omen monitors.  Similar enough, but not quite the same as your set-up.  It comes with its own DAC and phono input, so a good number of options.  

Lots of reviews out there, including YouTube.  

Rich 

 

 

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