Abrahamsen V2.0 upgraded amp really good?

[jonathanRD]

I never heard those speakers but brightness is often a result of wanted reflections in the room. Maybe you can look into that. Placing rugs on the floors help (wool is better than synthetic fibres), as well as having thick curtains and bookshelves in side walls and behind the listening position. Avoid reflective materials like glass (coffee tables etc). These simples things do improve sound a lot.

I agree with everyone's comments about room accoustics. Any of my main component purchases are only made after being demoed in my room.

I have a 8ft high x 10ft wide mirror running along one of my side walls in my room (a remnant from previous use as a dance room) - so with my speakers out in some space and some carefully positioned furniture/soft furnishings - my ears don't detect any issues with brightness / reflections. I'd like to do more as there seems a lot of potential to improve the accoustics further, but have no time for this atm.

 

[Pedro]

Thanks for the comments. I'am very satisfied with my NAD C356; with my music better than the new 368 who are boring, no punch and has lost the NAD warmth. It there must be a new one that's why i was thinking of Abrahamsen. But not to buy in the Netherlands. And if it has broken you have a problem. By the way; I've heard from a dealer that the new Denon pma 1600NE must be awesome. He said soundwise like the old NAD's. Warm, punchy, detail; stunning. It's a total new amp from Denon who will back to there old glorius hifi time.

I still have the MA RX6. Not perfect of course, but still nice to hear. Highs sometimes too bright and forward, but that's also come from my metal music. I will go for speakers with a bigger sound and more/better bass. More body too. I think MA silver 8, Q acoustics concept 40, Tannoy XT8F.

I never heard those speakers but brightness is often a result of unwanted reflections in the room. Maybe you can look into that. Placing rugs on the floors help (wool is better than synthetic fibres), as well as having thick curtains and bookshelves in side walls and behind the listening position. Avoid reflective materials like glass (coffee tables etc). These simples things do improve sound a lot.

 

[ellisdj]

I am massive advocate for room acoustics.
My room is Full of GIK products.

However I saw a review on hifi pig for some GIK panels go and look it up and see what they say.

It amazes me they are a hifi reviewer for many years and only just trying these now....