Hi guys. I currently run an old Arcam Alpha 8 set up. It sounds pretty good to my ears but I'm wondering how it actually compares with modern systems and if I should look at upgrading at some point in the (near) future? Does this kit still hold it's own in 2019?
My full set up is:
iTunes library steaming to an Apple TV 3
Optical out to Arcam irDAC
Arcam Alpha 8
Arcam Alpha 8P
PMC DB1i (bi-amped)
Audioquest SLiP 14/4 speaker cable
Atlas Element Integra Interconnects
I also own an Arcam Alpha 7 CD player but it's currently not connected up.
I appreciate that the iTunes source is not ideal and I'm toying with getting Roon and an Allo DigiOne Signature to act as an endpoint. Though slightly worried that my system might need upgrading the hear the difference (I couldn't really tell the difference between my iTunes library and the Alpha7 CD player - hence why it's currently not connected up).
My full set up is:
iTunes library steaming to an Apple TV 3
Optical out to Arcam irDAC
Arcam Alpha 8
Arcam Alpha 8P
PMC DB1i (bi-amped)
Audioquest SLiP 14/4 speaker cable
Atlas Element Integra Interconnects
I also own an Arcam Alpha 7 CD player but it's currently not connected up.
I appreciate that the iTunes source is not ideal and I'm toying with getting Roon and an Allo DigiOne Signature to act as an endpoint. Though slightly worried that my system might need upgrading the hear the difference (I couldn't really tell the difference between my iTunes library and the Alpha7 CD player - hence why it's currently not connected up).