Recent content by Fandango Andy

I believe there was a small overlap in production years, so there is a (slim) chance the Arcam is older. As to what constitutes similar: the older they get the less six years matter. I guess it's a bit like dating. A 40 and a 46 year old you don't notice, a 15 and 21 year old you call the...

Both good amps, similar ages, same power. Keep the one you like most.

By using the loudness button you are boosting high and low frequencies, you are then knocking back the low frequencies with the bass knob. You are then making it bright with the treble knob. As others suggest going back to "Source Direct" is a good start. Then look your speaker positioning...

The PM7200 is a great amp, you can match it with pretty much any speakers you want. All the ones you mention are good. Personally I like the Triangle Borea BR03, but the sound of speakers is very personal to the listener.

I have heard reports both from reviewers and people I have spoken to that WiiM amps aren't the best with hard to drive speakers such as those with low impedance (4Ω nominal). If you avoid these all other quality speakers are going to sound OK and do a job, therfore, as you describe it as more a...

Bang for buck is going to be a WiiM Amp of some description and whatever speaker are on sale at Richer Sounds. Given the budget, would go for a separate amp and streamer. For me this would be the Marantz PM6007, or Rotel A8 (the later doesn't have a DAC, so you will need a stand alone one...

Have you heard them?

I once saw a system where the chap had run his speaker cables inside speaker stands through a hole in the floor, under the floorboards and up through the floor. He had an electrion install a socket behind his system so the power cable wasn't seen. I commented on how tidy it was. He thought I...

Very true

Him too 😳

Don't Use the C word on a hifi forum!😉 Joking aside I agree with everything @Allears said. probably no benefit to changing. The only caveat to that is make sure your speaker wire is of sufficient gauge for its length. probably not an issue for you, if I remember correctly your amp and...

I have all my CD's is big folders, about 200 CD's per book, and the CDs in boxes in a cupboard. I don't listen to them often, but have a few obscure ones that aren't on streaming, or where the CD is a just better than the streaming version.

Does the warranty cover structural damage to your floors? Have you felt the weight of their amps?

It looks like you are chasing your tail looking for some perfection that doesn't exist. A couple of weeks ago you thought your amp was a giant killer and your speakers were letting you down. Then you purchased new speakers blind. It sounds like they are better in some ways and not in others...

Never a bad idea! 🍷