Hi, In a previous post I asked about my arcam system about possible faulty speakers . Now fairly sure it is amp. System is Arcam 1 cd player, Arcam 5 amplifier and Musical Technology Speakers (floorstanders).
My original system was a Marantz cd 48, Rotel 931 amp and Tannoy M1 speakers. The Arcam system was given to me.
Anyway the Arcam 5 amplifier has become faulty. The Marantz cd 48 player had become quite noisy when playing cds and Tannoy M1s have damaged tweeters (child damage). All components are over 13 years old.
Never really took to the arcam system (may have been faulty since I had it). Room also I think may be a bit small for floorstanders.
Quite liked the original system but was chosen very much on a budget.
Now looking for a system up to £1000. Cd, amp and speakers. Much of my listening comes through a Yamaha HD1500 and a Project debut turntable as well as cd. Room is 3m by 2.5m.
Most listening is done at lowish volumes (neighbours to consider). Quite a bit a night time. Got headphones but not a big fan of them.
Music I listen to is Neil Young, Springsteen, U2, REM, acoustic, country-rock, 60's, 70's , 80's pop/rock and some classical. So quite varied.
Looking for recommendations for a starting point before i audition.The Yamaha AS500 looks as if worth a look as does the rega cd player. Find it difficult to judge what i am looking for from descriptions given.
Any recommendations to go on would be appreciated. Thanks
My original system was a Marantz cd 48, Rotel 931 amp and Tannoy M1 speakers. The Arcam system was given to me.
Anyway the Arcam 5 amplifier has become faulty. The Marantz cd 48 player had become quite noisy when playing cds and Tannoy M1s have damaged tweeters (child damage). All components are over 13 years old.
Never really took to the arcam system (may have been faulty since I had it). Room also I think may be a bit small for floorstanders.
Quite liked the original system but was chosen very much on a budget.
Now looking for a system up to £1000. Cd, amp and speakers. Much of my listening comes through a Yamaha HD1500 and a Project debut turntable as well as cd. Room is 3m by 2.5m.
Most listening is done at lowish volumes (neighbours to consider). Quite a bit a night time. Got headphones but not a big fan of them.
Music I listen to is Neil Young, Springsteen, U2, REM, acoustic, country-rock, 60's, 70's , 80's pop/rock and some classical. So quite varied.
Looking for recommendations for a starting point before i audition.The Yamaha AS500 looks as if worth a look as does the rega cd player. Find it difficult to judge what i am looking for from descriptions given.
Any recommendations to go on would be appreciated. Thanks