Hello to all
I recently purchased an I30 and I am currently using it with B&W 685 speakers, Chord Company Carnival Silverscreen speaker cable and Chord Crimson interconnects.
I know the Primare could sound much better with speakers of it's league and I've been looking at ATC SCM11, ATC SCM19, EB Acoustics EB2, Spendor A5, Proac... I didn't want to spend much more than 1k but if anyone has a more expensive suggestion that justifies the extra money I would consider it. I recently moved house and my hifi is now in a bigger room which left me thinking that the 685 sound a little bit lost in that extra space. I am for the first time considering floorstanders but I am a little lost about the choices I have and how much I have to spend to get the best out of the Primare. I would greatly apreciate anyone's contribution.
As for cables, the same aplies, the interconnects clearly could be better and I am looking at Chord, Atlas around 100 - 140£ range. Also, the amplifier has balanced inputs for XLR, would it be better? There are some options in the same price range from the more popular brands.
I must add that I'm from Portugal, any demo sessions are extremely difficult, I have to rely greatly on reviews and forum opinions to make my options.
Best regards
I recently purchased an I30 and I am currently using it with B&W 685 speakers, Chord Company Carnival Silverscreen speaker cable and Chord Crimson interconnects.
I know the Primare could sound much better with speakers of it's league and I've been looking at ATC SCM11, ATC SCM19, EB Acoustics EB2, Spendor A5, Proac... I didn't want to spend much more than 1k but if anyone has a more expensive suggestion that justifies the extra money I would consider it. I recently moved house and my hifi is now in a bigger room which left me thinking that the 685 sound a little bit lost in that extra space. I am for the first time considering floorstanders but I am a little lost about the choices I have and how much I have to spend to get the best out of the Primare. I would greatly apreciate anyone's contribution.
As for cables, the same aplies, the interconnects clearly could be better and I am looking at Chord, Atlas around 100 - 140£ range. Also, the amplifier has balanced inputs for XLR, would it be better? There are some options in the same price range from the more popular brands.
I must add that I'm from Portugal, any demo sessions are extremely difficult, I have to rely greatly on reviews and forum opinions to make my options.
Best regards