Help with upgrade to system

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I am thinking of upgrading my system - Arcam CD Alpha 5 Plus, Amp Arcam 290 and Poweramp 290P, speaker B&W P series floorstanders. Also have an Ariston RD80 deck which I rarely use.

Must admit haven't looked at hifi for a while! Room - 9m by 4m. Music - anything from classical to Led Zep

Budget possibly around 2-3K. Any advice on options to look at gratefully received.

 

[drummerman]

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I am thinking of upgrading my system - Arcam CD Alpha 5 Plus, Amp Arcam 290 and Poweramp 290P, speaker B&W P series floorstanders. Also have an Ariston RD80 deck which I rarely use.

Must admit haven't looked at hifi for a while! Room - 9m by 4m. Music - anything from classical to Led Zep

Budget possibly around 2-3K. Any advice on options to look at gratefully received.

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A lot of choice for that amount of money. You need to spend listening at dealers. How do you like your music/sound?

 

[the record spot]

That RD80 might be worth hanging on to if it's in good nick. Your music tastes are a bit like mine I think and I went for good all rounders when I purchased my gear, in preference to components which excelled with rock, but not so good with vocal only and the like.

Chances are you are spoilt for choice; don't write-off the 4 star items or the secondhand market too. Well worth investigating and the used market often turns up some stunners at a good price and with a warranty thrown in. The likes of Shadow Audio, Billy Vee, etc, etc, are two good examples of dealers to check out. Retro Reproductions in Edinburgh too, although they don't - I think - do a warranty. That said I bought my Mimik CD player there last year and it is fine. Doing a great job in fact, so that's a personal recommendation I am confident to give. There are many more though, so scout around!