Recent content by parlo72

I did note that when I had a listen to the LS50s in the shop (with a good few songs to be fair) they didn't sound up to much. However, I spent some time at a friends house who has them, and they grew on me. I guess it comes down to room as much as to the speakers themselves. As well as...

My current system is a 1st generation Arcam solo, Arcam airDAC, Castle Pembroke speakers. I've had it (DAC excluded) for 10+ years. It's been great, but I've got the urge and funds to upgrade. The whole system sounds a bit rich / warm and lacking in detail, this is what I'd like to improve on...

Hello, I recently tried out some KEF R500s and in the shop they sounded fantastic, great detail with controlled and balanced bass. The dealer suggested I try them at home for a weekend. I was glad I did. When placed in my home the detail was jarring and the bass was over powering. This may be...

I'm considering upgrading my venerable 1st generation Arcam Solo and Castle Pembroke speakers. I currently use it to as an amp for streaming digital music (via Arcam airDAC) and as the left / right speakers for TV, Blu-Ray etc. It's a great system, but I don't use CD or DAB anymore. I was...