Recent content by Jimmer

  1. J

    Some help shortlisting amplifiers..

    Thabks for the extensive speaker list, plenty of reading and research to do there. With a bit of luck I’ll win the Spendor A4’s up for grabs in the WHF competition that’s running the moment!
  2. J

    Some help shortlisting amplifiers..

    Well I bit the bullet and opted for the A39 which I picked up yesterday. It's certainly a marked improvement on the A29. The biggest improvement I've seen is the increase in control over the whole sound, bass it more defined, agile, high's are that bit sweeter, and all the elements seem to fit...
  3. J

    Some help shortlisting amplifiers..

    In that case I'll definatly give it a whirl. Thanks for everyones help with this. I'll keep you posted on how I get on.
  4. J

    Some help shortlisting amplifiers..

    Quick update. I spent some time on Saturday listening to the Rega Brio R, Arcam A29 and Rega Elex R. They all sounded great in their own way, but the Arcam was the standout for me. As soon as the first track started playing, the weight and fullness of the sound was apparent, but without...
  5. J

    Some help shortlisting amplifiers..

    The Arcams do sound nice from what I've read, and I love how they look. Just trying to arrange some time in the demo room. Will keep you posted.
  6. J

    Some help shortlisting amplifiers..

    Thanks Cno. I saw the ex-display stuff last night when I was having a browse. Certianly some bargains to be had there. I do like Rega kit, but from what I've read they don't have enough oomph as the 685's are quite power hungry. This could all be nonsense tho...
  7. J

    Some help shortlisting amplifiers..

    Thanks Vaprak001. I'll check the Onkyo out.
  8. J

    Some help shortlisting amplifiers..

    Hi Newlash, Room is 7x4m. Music is a bit of most genres, but mainly rock, metal. In terms of sound, I’m looking for a well rounded sound, not too warm, not too bright, but with some authority. I don’t find the Denon very exciting to listen to music with, probably a bit warm, but just doesn’t...
  9. J

    Some help shortlisting amplifiers..

    Morning all, I’m looking to shortlist some 2 channel amps for research and demo and was hoping I could get some recommendations from the collective knowledge on the forum. My current system is an AV system running a Denon AVR-2312, B&W 600 series speakers (685’s on stereo duties), Rega DAC...