- Aug 10, 2019
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Hiya,
I am in the process of setting up my first audio system, and I want a CD/turntable/integrated amp/floorstanding speakers combo.
A possible combination that I have drawn up (based on reviews, forum feedback & auditioning the components individually) - BUT i am unable to audition the whole system together at once - is as in the thread title:
DALI Ikon 6 (speakers) + Rotel RA-1520 (integrated amp) + Rega P3-24 (turntable)
Two questions:
1) what CD player would you recommend to be used with this setup? Creek Evo2 / Naim CD5-i / Rega Apollo or something else? Should be around 500 pounds mark. Wary of Rega as might struggle for space for the top-loading mechanism, however if it's the best...
2) would the 3 components work well together?
I listen to progressive metal/rock, classical, jazz/fusion, so need a tight/clean sound with controlled and defined bass, clear and warm mids and crisp/sparkly treble. DALI's seem to do this well (hope they won't be too 'cold' though!), Rotel amp seems to get very good reviews for neutrality & it's spec seems excellent and P3-24 seems to be the best turntable for the money... I'd like something that opens up the sound and allows to enjoy the sound, without forcing it too much on you (hence I didn't like the Roksan Kandy...)
Thanks guys!
Roman
I am in the process of setting up my first audio system, and I want a CD/turntable/integrated amp/floorstanding speakers combo.
A possible combination that I have drawn up (based on reviews, forum feedback & auditioning the components individually) - BUT i am unable to audition the whole system together at once - is as in the thread title:
DALI Ikon 6 (speakers) + Rotel RA-1520 (integrated amp) + Rega P3-24 (turntable)
Two questions:
1) what CD player would you recommend to be used with this setup? Creek Evo2 / Naim CD5-i / Rega Apollo or something else? Should be around 500 pounds mark. Wary of Rega as might struggle for space for the top-loading mechanism, however if it's the best...
2) would the 3 components work well together?
I listen to progressive metal/rock, classical, jazz/fusion, so need a tight/clean sound with controlled and defined bass, clear and warm mids and crisp/sparkly treble. DALI's seem to do this well (hope they won't be too 'cold' though!), Rotel amp seems to get very good reviews for neutrality & it's spec seems excellent and P3-24 seems to be the best turntable for the money... I'd like something that opens up the sound and allows to enjoy the sound, without forcing it too much on you (hence I didn't like the Roksan Kandy...)
Thanks guys!
Roman