Recent content by MrPenkwin

Nothing if it's still deemed to be okay and can save money. I just wondered if I could better it. How does it compare to that in the Roksan Kandy K3? I leave my stuff on all the time anyway, my knowledge is pretty basic, but why would that be an issue?

I currently have a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB and have recently purchased the sub-platter and bearing upgrade for it from Acoustand Audio (link below). I'm thinking of getting the very well regarded AT-VM95ML or the AT-VM95SH and possibly Moon Audio 110 LP V2 phono stage. I think the carts...

Thanks, 8000a is fine. IMO having previously had a Pre/Power combo, it didn't make that much audible difference vs changing speakers.

Huh, that's interesting 🤔 What's the rough size of your room?

That's a good shout. Budget I guess would be £350ish though it'll be funded from whatever I get for my MA Silver 300. Any particular EB or Arcaydis?

That's a tasty speaker suggestion, though my budget doesn't stretch! I've had it setup for well over a year. It's alright, but some stuff can be fatiguing hence wanting to either swap in a warmer amp or swap the speakers and pair with my Roksan.

Thanks, what amp did you pair it with, and out of interest, what did you replace with to combat the fatigue from ?

I agree, I'm exactly the same. It's only recently I've started investing some time into it again. My usual "musts" though are the pretty standard requirments of positioning in a roughly square/rectangle space and at ear level.

Thanks for your reply, I've heard good things about the 70-80s era Jap stuff. I'll keep them on my radar :) Would you have some cheap but effective treatment suggestions for my room too maybe?

So currently due to my living room size I have stepped down from floorstanders to some Mission 751 being driven by an AL 8000A. I missed my floorstanders so recently I got the bug again and started hunting speakers. Initially the Focal Aria 926 paired with my Roksan Kandy K3 seemed like a good...

Nah, bone dry inside. I don't know what the salt content of kiln dried sand is, but hopefully it's not a lot. It was originally meant to be a second system but is now my main due to a move and room size not really appropriate for floorstanders. I can't be bothered to empty and sort, far too much...

Are they the super dreadnaughts?

That makes me feel more settled, especially the end bit! Good enough for me!

I use bluetack, but there was still ringing. The bag of sand cost me £3.66 so I thought it was worth a punt!

Having seen Gray's comment, I don't think I'll bother since filling is done from the top rear with no way to get inside and microfiber about. They cost me £50, I'll just have to hope for the best and learn from my errors! Doh!