Recent content by rainsoothe

ya, they do. They dismiss gear based on measurements and graphs. They're into the "you don't need to audition product X, look at how it sounds" church. Ignoring the fact that real world usage rarely, if at all, mirrors Amir's (or anyone's, for that matter) measurement setup. People don't spend...

I'd argue "listening" to measurement graphs on ASR is the real joke.

Oh, I was indeed thinking of inviting him over for something I actually DO have equipment for... OP can just get a pair of used TQ Black 2, listen with his own ears, and if they don't like it just move them on if they dont cure the problem, only losing postage money in the process. You know...

Naim Atom (used) + used B&W PM1 if you can find a pair, if not, Neat Petite Classic, or Quad S2. If you don't mind the clutter of separates, the Atoll IN300 is a great recommendation. Rega Elex and Naim XS3 are also well worth looking into. But in a small room, I'd defo look at compact stuff...

EDIT: answered in the wrong thread. But for you, I'd blame some of it on the speaker cable, I always found QED kind of overpowering in the top. Find a pair of sh Tellurium Q Black II (has to be II, not the first iteration).

discounted or used Quad S2.

Not only that, some manufacturers defo tweak their sound, it's not just gain. Graph lovers hate non-neutral sounding stuff, music lovers just prefer their sound one way or the other. The listener's room also has a LOT to do with it too. So it's basically all a question of subjectivity and trial...

For the record, from my expreience, the pre-amp section is more important in shaping the sound than the power section, so I'd avoid just adding a power amp to the Sony, and carry on with the original plan of getting a new integrated, so you upgrade the whole shebang. Also, don't look too much...

Hi. For those speakers, I'd look at an Arcam Radia 25 or whatever it's called (or a used Arcam FMJ A 39, A29 or A38), or a Naim Nait XS 3 (or a used XS2). If you get any of the Naims, get Tellurium Q Black 2 speaker cable, if you go for Arcam, look at Chord Shawline (or Clearway) speaker...

I'm not saying it's shy, I'm saying it lacks definition and drive. I found the bass even in the AS 3000 pretty wooly.

Ya, but there's no version without. Besides, I doubt the Wiim won't benefit from the dac in the Hegel.

No, it's the Yamahas, they suck at bass definition and... Well... Purposefulness :p @OP: I forgot to suggest Hegel, a H80 or H90 should also be brilliant for you.

Hi. 1 - try to audition if you can, I know it sounds like "no advice", but it's actually "THE" advice. Secondly, as you can see in my signature, I use a Schiit Mani phonostage in a system that's way above it's corresponding budget, and I think it's a killer phonostage (at least aided by the...

For a space that difficult, I'd just go for Sonos or the likes, stuff you can mount on the wall. Don't get me wrong, you have a very nice entry level system, but it's extremely gimped by the sub-optimal (to say the least) positioning.

Was just about to suggest starting a new thread myself. As for your particular question, if the speakers are new, I'd suggest leaving them on for a few hours, playing music, and only decide after a day or two (10 hours roughly). Also, I don't know about your source, but your amp is definitely a...