My room size (22X15) is one reason why I'd prefer to stay with a full range speaker. A speaker I've read about recently is the Joseph Audio RM22si MkII. Do you have an opinion about this one?
Your statement about my electronics is interesting. My view of the Aragon is that it is a neutral and powerful amp and that the C-J is a little less neutral (warmer) pre-amp. Are you indicating that I have an incompatibility or that the two units are fighting one another? Again, my hope was that I would be able to use this combination with the Jolida source and purchase speakers to produce a reasonably detailed sound (especially for vocal and small group instrumental music), also with a fairly neutral reproduction of the sound spectrum, and ultimately an involving music experience. I realize I may be asking for a lot in this price range. I'm hoping that my eletronics combination is not "flawed" so that I can't realize my goal.
Your statement about my electronics is interesting. My view of the Aragon is that it is a neutral and powerful amp and that the C-J is a little less neutral (warmer) pre-amp. Are you indicating that I have an incompatibility or that the two units are fighting one another? Again, my hope was that I would be able to use this combination with the Jolida source and purchase speakers to produce a reasonably detailed sound (especially for vocal and small group instrumental music), also with a fairly neutral reproduction of the sound spectrum, and ultimately an involving music experience. I realize I may be asking for a lot in this price range. I'm hoping that my eletronics combination is not "flawed" so that I can't realize my goal.