I’m looking to upgrade my amp and speakers, currently an Arcam FMJ A19 and a pair of 30 year old Musical Fidelity MC4s mounted on sturdy, solid filled Soundstage stands.
I have a vinyl and CD set-up. If it’s relevant, a Pink Triangle LPT with Origin Live modded RB300, Nagaoka MP200 and Graham Slee Reflex M phono stage, the CD player is an Audiolab 8200CD.
I have some practical issues to consider. My listening room, a back bedroom, is small – about 3 x 4sq m. We live in a terraced house with neighbours either side; I need an amp that still sounds good without being cranked up.
The Arcam fills the space easily but perhaps a beefier amp would give a more authoritative sound. I tend to listen to more jazz, blues and classical these days, the rock comes out only occasionally.
On the amp front, considerations so far include the Moon 240i (described by WHF as ‘engaging at quieter volumes’), and Arcam A39 (a natural progression from what I currently enjoy). As for speakers, anything that works well with its back to the wall. Or even hanging on the wall.
I’ve not auditioned any kit as yet, just reading reviews, so would appreciate any thoughts on which direction to go. As for budget, I can go to about £3k – £4k.
I have a vinyl and CD set-up. If it’s relevant, a Pink Triangle LPT with Origin Live modded RB300, Nagaoka MP200 and Graham Slee Reflex M phono stage, the CD player is an Audiolab 8200CD.
I have some practical issues to consider. My listening room, a back bedroom, is small – about 3 x 4sq m. We live in a terraced house with neighbours either side; I need an amp that still sounds good without being cranked up.
The Arcam fills the space easily but perhaps a beefier amp would give a more authoritative sound. I tend to listen to more jazz, blues and classical these days, the rock comes out only occasionally.
On the amp front, considerations so far include the Moon 240i (described by WHF as ‘engaging at quieter volumes’), and Arcam A39 (a natural progression from what I currently enjoy). As for speakers, anything that works well with its back to the wall. Or even hanging on the wall.
I’ve not auditioned any kit as yet, just reading reviews, so would appreciate any thoughts on which direction to go. As for budget, I can go to about £3k – £4k.