I have a Rega Saturn CD player and am looking to upgrade my amp and speakers. Unforunately, having tried a few things out, I am going around in circles, my head is starting to hurt and could do with some help.
I want a system that is a major step up from my Brio 3 and B&W 686s, and works well at moderate listening levels - ie does not lose clarity and detail at low-ish volumes, but has an ability to step and give it some when required.
I have tried Kef XQ10s and Leema Xeros with a Naim 5i. I have tried with my Brio B&W CM1s (not a major improvement) and 805S (very nice indeed - but buying an amp would send me way over). I have tried Wilson Benesch Square Ones with my Brio (not good enough), Cyrus 8vs2 (still not good enough) and Cyrus 8vs2 plus PSX-R (very nice - but beyond my budget).
I started by thinking I should spend a lot on speakers and a moderate amount on an amp. But I am beginning to think it should be even, or perhaps slightly more on the amp than speakers.
That got me thinking about a Leema Pulse with something.
Anyway, you can probably see my dilemma. Can someone please help with some suggestions that might work?
I want a system that is a major step up from my Brio 3 and B&W 686s, and works well at moderate listening levels - ie does not lose clarity and detail at low-ish volumes, but has an ability to step and give it some when required.
I have tried Kef XQ10s and Leema Xeros with a Naim 5i. I have tried with my Brio B&W CM1s (not a major improvement) and 805S (very nice indeed - but buying an amp would send me way over). I have tried Wilson Benesch Square Ones with my Brio (not good enough), Cyrus 8vs2 (still not good enough) and Cyrus 8vs2 plus PSX-R (very nice - but beyond my budget).
I started by thinking I should spend a lot on speakers and a moderate amount on an amp. But I am beginning to think it should be even, or perhaps slightly more on the amp than speakers.
That got me thinking about a Leema Pulse with something.
Anyway, you can probably see my dilemma. Can someone please help with some suggestions that might work?