Hello,
I'm looking for options to build my hifi system keeping the only good component I currently have: an Exposure 1010 integrated amplifier.
The rest of my hifi system (for the lack of a better term)? Mordaunt Short MS914 & Sony CD XE 270. I also use a Chromecast audio to listen to Spotify.
Also important, the room: 3 x 5 metres.
My goal is to upgrade the CD player and the speakers, as well as adding a DAC (probably a separate module) and a streamer. Budget? I reckon between £1,500 and £1,800 in total.
So far, I've considered:
- CD transport: Audiolab 6000 CDT. The Exposure 1010 CD player doesn't seem to be available and I'm reluctant to by on Ebay/second hand. Also, I'm not sure there would be much to win from the supposed synergy between amplifier and CD player from the same brand.
- DAC: Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 or Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M (I'm also aware of the tons of options from brands like Topping, SMSL and similar).
- Streamer: Primare NP5. What I like about this option (apart from Primare's reputation) is that integrates Spotify Connect and has Chromecast built-in, as I suppose other streamers do. I'm not particularly keen to use apps built by HiFi brands (many seem underwhelming).
What I don't know? The speakers. I suspect this is where finding the right match with the Exposure 1010 (and the room) is most important. But apart from that and everything I've read about popular speakers (mostly bookshelfs) around £500, I'm completely lost.
My questions, in case anyone in the forum has the time to answer them:
1. Are the options above for CD tranport, DAC and streamer 'good enough' for the Exposure 1010? Am I missing something? At this price- and quality-range, is there anything to gain in terms of sound quality from other options (perhaps more expensive)?
2. Are there speakers known to be a good fit for the Exposure 1010 (or newer/similar amps of the same brand)?
3. Is my budget (£1,500-1,800) reasonable to end up with a balanced hifi system?
Thanks
I'm looking for options to build my hifi system keeping the only good component I currently have: an Exposure 1010 integrated amplifier.
The rest of my hifi system (for the lack of a better term)? Mordaunt Short MS914 & Sony CD XE 270. I also use a Chromecast audio to listen to Spotify.
Also important, the room: 3 x 5 metres.
My goal is to upgrade the CD player and the speakers, as well as adding a DAC (probably a separate module) and a streamer. Budget? I reckon between £1,500 and £1,800 in total.
So far, I've considered:
- CD transport: Audiolab 6000 CDT. The Exposure 1010 CD player doesn't seem to be available and I'm reluctant to by on Ebay/second hand. Also, I'm not sure there would be much to win from the supposed synergy between amplifier and CD player from the same brand.
- DAC: Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 or Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M (I'm also aware of the tons of options from brands like Topping, SMSL and similar).
- Streamer: Primare NP5. What I like about this option (apart from Primare's reputation) is that integrates Spotify Connect and has Chromecast built-in, as I suppose other streamers do. I'm not particularly keen to use apps built by HiFi brands (many seem underwhelming).
What I don't know? The speakers. I suspect this is where finding the right match with the Exposure 1010 (and the room) is most important. But apart from that and everything I've read about popular speakers (mostly bookshelfs) around £500, I'm completely lost.
My questions, in case anyone in the forum has the time to answer them:
1. Are the options above for CD tranport, DAC and streamer 'good enough' for the Exposure 1010? Am I missing something? At this price- and quality-range, is there anything to gain in terms of sound quality from other options (perhaps more expensive)?
2. Are there speakers known to be a good fit for the Exposure 1010 (or newer/similar amps of the same brand)?
3. Is my budget (£1,500-1,800) reasonable to end up with a balanced hifi system?
Thanks
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