We have Technics electronics (power A800S MkII; pre C800u M2; CDP PS670D) with a pair of AE 109, purchased in 1999. over here in Croatia. All units working perfectly well, however, would like to upgrade, but can't afford to replace the entire system. The speakers (which both my wifie and I liked) were auditioned with a good UK integrated amp/CD (NAD or MF), which we passed due to better credit terms elsewhere and ... the lack of remote! Yes, and the budget was a bit limited.
As many forum participants suggest, I should replace either electronics or the speakers; I'd rather replace the electronics first, but will consider other suggestions. Music taste includes world music, jazz, indie, acoustic pop, baroque/orchestral. Room size 3,2 x 5 meters, will be moved to another 4,5 x 6 m.
I would like to start with a good enough CDP/amp combo (budget around 3,000 GBP for both) for future speakers upgrades in 1 - 2 years ((including the likes of classic and new Spendors (previously owned SP1, still regret selling them); Proac; PMC; Dynaudio .....)) that would meanwhile also drive well my present AEs. Most of electronics discussed in WHF is available over here (NAIM; Cyrus; Primare; Moon; MF; Quad; Unison Research; Roksan; Marantz and the full lineup of "usual UK suspects", like NAD; Arcam; CA ....). Several dealers over here suggested replacing speakers or electronics with similarly priced new units, which seems to me rather pointless.
Any suggestions appreciated!
As many forum participants suggest, I should replace either electronics or the speakers; I'd rather replace the electronics first, but will consider other suggestions. Music taste includes world music, jazz, indie, acoustic pop, baroque/orchestral. Room size 3,2 x 5 meters, will be moved to another 4,5 x 6 m.
I would like to start with a good enough CDP/amp combo (budget around 3,000 GBP for both) for future speakers upgrades in 1 - 2 years ((including the likes of classic and new Spendors (previously owned SP1, still regret selling them); Proac; PMC; Dynaudio .....)) that would meanwhile also drive well my present AEs. Most of electronics discussed in WHF is available over here (NAIM; Cyrus; Primare; Moon; MF; Quad; Unison Research; Roksan; Marantz and the full lineup of "usual UK suspects", like NAD; Arcam; CA ....). Several dealers over here suggested replacing speakers or electronics with similarly priced new units, which seems to me rather pointless.
Any suggestions appreciated!