Hi,
First of all, can I tell you that I have heard very few hifi's. I did go to the Bristol show last year and the only thing that really impressed me was a valve amp and speakers on the first floor.
Secondly, I like a bargain and have bought all my gear second hand. I will continue to buy my gear second hand.
The problem is that I believe that I can do better with my components.
I have arcam cd192 and technics 1210 --> a32 --> p35 --> proac tablete ref 8 sig.
The other day, I listened to a fatman 252 (through one channel as I blew the other, oops) and liked the enveloping sound it gave though there was a lot less detail than I like. This got me thinking. Could I do better if I consolidate my components. I could:
a) Sell the arcam A32 and P35 and buy a second hand valve amp. I hear proac tablete 8 sigs excel with valves.
b) Sell my speakers and buy some others that will still give me a fast sound but more enveloping and real.
c) Sell my A32 and buy another P35 and a valve pre-amp.
I can only buy components with those components which I sell. Also, I feel I can't demo in shops as I will not be buying from them, unless its second hand or ex demo.
I listen to everything from female vocals to techno (problem with valves?). Little classical. The room is about 3m by 5m and is quite hard furnished.
Please leave your opinions on the above possibilities and suggestions on replacements as I am currently going round in circles.
PS, I used to have celestion 551 into karmon kardon 620 using technics 1210 and really liked the sound but wanted smaller speakers and more detail.
PPS. Is it wrong to audition in a shop with no intention of buying? I think it is.
First of all, can I tell you that I have heard very few hifi's. I did go to the Bristol show last year and the only thing that really impressed me was a valve amp and speakers on the first floor.
Secondly, I like a bargain and have bought all my gear second hand. I will continue to buy my gear second hand.
The problem is that I believe that I can do better with my components.
I have arcam cd192 and technics 1210 --> a32 --> p35 --> proac tablete ref 8 sig.
The other day, I listened to a fatman 252 (through one channel as I blew the other, oops) and liked the enveloping sound it gave though there was a lot less detail than I like. This got me thinking. Could I do better if I consolidate my components. I could:
a) Sell the arcam A32 and P35 and buy a second hand valve amp. I hear proac tablete 8 sigs excel with valves.
b) Sell my speakers and buy some others that will still give me a fast sound but more enveloping and real.
c) Sell my A32 and buy another P35 and a valve pre-amp.
I can only buy components with those components which I sell. Also, I feel I can't demo in shops as I will not be buying from them, unless its second hand or ex demo.
I listen to everything from female vocals to techno (problem with valves?). Little classical. The room is about 3m by 5m and is quite hard furnished.
Please leave your opinions on the above possibilities and suggestions on replacements as I am currently going round in circles.
PS, I used to have celestion 551 into karmon kardon 620 using technics 1210 and really liked the sound but wanted smaller speakers and more detail.
PPS. Is it wrong to audition in a shop with no intention of buying? I think it is.