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| Please Critique my Setup and Recommend Upgrade(s) You need to think of the speaker/amp as a combination. Given your size room there are many speakers that can be driven to very loud levels with 50wpc, however not all. Also must consider the sonic synergy between both components. I would take the ... | |
| Helps me with long term system development. Sounds like your dealer has several quality speaker brands to demo. I would certainly start there. Then consider upgrading the amp if you feel you need and find one that better fits your new speakers. There are several cartridges in the $300-$500 ... | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? Yes the soundstage on the NADs is one attribute I like about these amps. The harshness may more be due to the CD player not being warmed up. | |
| This is pretty funny and probably true for most of us Than is funny! As i am not looking to make major changes in my system I am just hoping to outlive most of it's value. | |
| CDP recommendation for Creek Classic 5350se If still looking for a CD spinner, why not get the Cambridge tansport to play into your DAC? Cost is less than $500. | |
| Recommend a budget floor standing speaker less than $1,000 34dean, as one who has contributed throughout your other thread, I must agree with akg-ca. The only thing I can add is that in your price range I believe I could find a more satisfying bookshelf speaker than a floorstanding pair. Quality stands ne... | |
| Speaker to mount in a bookcase - up to $2000 (somewhat long) I am not one to recommend a specific speaker as that choice is most subjective and dependent on environment and system. In your case the environment becomes a much more defining factor regrading speaker performance than for many situations. One t... | |
| Best speakers under $500? Fire away! I agree that the NAD 3020 can drive many reasonable sensitive (87-90dB) speakers. Many especially those above the $500 price point, will not preform at their best until driven by an amp that provides more clean power than this amp. 34dean, you mi... | |
| Best speakers under $500? Fire away! I agree that the 3020 will drive many reasonably sensitive speakers (87-90dB). However many of them, especially those that are priced higher than the $500 class, best return the investment when driven by more clean power than provided by this amp... | |
| Random question/ thoughts about stuff for sale here Since my retirement I have renewed my interest in audio. I have bought and sold many audio components on AG, and bought on Ebay. This activity fostered development of 4 systems: speakers, DAC, cables for my primary system in a dedicated room; all... | |
| Dac options with Chromecast Audio SUB $500 I recently purchased a used Schiit Bitfrost with uber output stage for $220. It did not have the USB board however has optical and coax input. I can recommend the Bitfrost. They often come up for sale used here on AG. The USB version would likely ... | |
| Suggestions for DAC auditions - upgrade from HRT III+? I use my computers to exclusively playback Redbook CD quality files. I own several DACS, all purchased used at a fraction of their original price. Buying used at right prices allows one to explore and find a DAC that plays well in ones system. I o... | |
| New or Used Speakers for Simaudio I-3 Integrated Given the speakers you have, the budget you have for a replacement, and the size of the room you are going to place your system, I would make the move 1st. Get to know the sonics of your new environment with the system you are familiar with then m... | |
| Possible bookshelf upgrade Well, if I am not mistaken, the DF 55s sell for ~$500. So with a $2000 budget you can most certainly get an improvement. Do you use this system for 2 channel music listening as well as for 5.1 movies? To me the value of the upgrade would depend on... | |
| Requesting Advice on Speaker Upgrade I have been following your other post. I believe, given that you currently own and enjoy a system, that you explore the speaker market prior to changing out your amp. In your price range there are many moderately sensitive speakers that can be dr... |