Recent content by Markthemoo

It really does sound awesome. I was impressed at the audition (hence the purchase) but after reading the negative feedback regarding the brightness of the 606, coupled with the fact that the audition room is nothing like my room, I started to regret not trying for a home audition. However the...

So it’s been a while but we’ve finally moved. The room is freshly painted and the system was set up last night. I have to say, it totally blew me away….unbelievable sound! I can confirm that the Cyrus HD and B&W 606 speakers are a pretty damn good match to my ears! Really nice amount of bass...

Yeah I’m really glad I did it. I guess I could’ve auditioned a few more speakers..they had some MA Silvers which looked great..but I really was taken with the B&Ws immediately. They also look great and will fit in well with how I’m gonna decorate the man cave. Just gotta wait for the house to...

Need to save for a Bluesound Powernode also now because that was a revelation!

Unfortunately I couldn’t demo any of the Rotel amps, so it ended up being a Cyrus/Rega Brio duel. As I mentioned previously, I heard the Brio with the 606’s a couple of weeks back. Whilst it wasn’t bad, the sound just didn’t ‘grab’ me on that occasion..and it didn’t this time either really. I...

I’m heading down to Audio T tomorrow…gonna road test the Rotel A11, Cyrus 1 HD and another go on the Brio. All with the 606’s. Will let you know how it goes👍🏻

Yeah that’s the only thing that’s putting me off tbh..

Or this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcam-A80-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-Fully-Working-/154986924194?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

I’ve just read something about the AXR100 being quite ‘warm and relaxed’, which might be another option for my 606’s. Anybody had any experiences with one of these? The loud fan might be an issue though?

Yes great advice and it’s helped a lot. I’ve read a bit about the brightness of these speakers, so I’m definitely looking for something warm sounding to counteract this. At the moment, I think I’m leaning towards the Brio but ultimately I’ll be guided by my ears. I don’t play my music loud all...

Thanks for all your input guys, some really sound advice here and it’s given me lots to think about. I’m gonna be listening to vinyl on this system pretty much 98% of the time. If I can find a way to stream Spotify via my phone that would be a bonus, but tbh, it’s no biggie if not. I tend to...

Maybe the Marantz P6007 also?

I’ve not considered the used route but it’s something to consider…that creek looks plenty powerful and the price is nice. However as I’m setting up my first ‘proper’ system here, it might be nice to go for something new. I’d also have the benefit of warranty, support etc. So going by your...

I did initially think of Rotel. However I’ve read a ton of reviews that describe them as quite bright, therefore maybe not so great with the 606? I’ll have to put the Brio down on the audition list then if you say there’s enough power to drive them effectively. I’m also quite interested in the...