Hello,
I'm planning to get me some decent Hi-Fi stuff (amp + speakers) after my summer student job. I know, it’s a bit early to ask but I like planning everything in advance.
Actually I have a Little Dot DAC_1 (same as DACMagic, but without the upsampling and cheaper), a Little Dot MKIII (tube headphone amplifier) and a Sennheiser HD650. I also have an AKG K271 Mk.2 and a more portable Ultrasone HFI-680.
The system I'm planning to buy will be driven with the above mentioned DAC, and I can use the tube amp as pre-amp. Unfortunately I'll have to buy everything blindly, can't find a good store to audition them... The system will be used in a small room atm, because I'm a student, but it's a system I want to keep for a long time, that's why big speakers wouldn't be useless. I like listening to a lot of different styles. And my budget is +- 1500 euro (1250£). Über max would be 2000 euro (1675£).
I’ve read a lot about speakers, and decided the KEF Q300 or Q500 are the way to go. But I really have no idea about the amplifier, just can’t choose but I like the looks of the Rotel and Marantz amps.
Is there a big difference between the Q300 and the Q500, big enough to pay the extra 450 euro they cost?
What would be a good amplifier to drive them?
If this helps: the stores I'll be buying from are son-video.com and homecinesolutions.fr
Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge and experiences!
Mr.Audiophile
I'm planning to get me some decent Hi-Fi stuff (amp + speakers) after my summer student job. I know, it’s a bit early to ask but I like planning everything in advance.
Actually I have a Little Dot DAC_1 (same as DACMagic, but without the upsampling and cheaper), a Little Dot MKIII (tube headphone amplifier) and a Sennheiser HD650. I also have an AKG K271 Mk.2 and a more portable Ultrasone HFI-680.
The system I'm planning to buy will be driven with the above mentioned DAC, and I can use the tube amp as pre-amp. Unfortunately I'll have to buy everything blindly, can't find a good store to audition them... The system will be used in a small room atm, because I'm a student, but it's a system I want to keep for a long time, that's why big speakers wouldn't be useless. I like listening to a lot of different styles. And my budget is +- 1500 euro (1250£). Über max would be 2000 euro (1675£).
I’ve read a lot about speakers, and decided the KEF Q300 or Q500 are the way to go. But I really have no idea about the amplifier, just can’t choose but I like the looks of the Rotel and Marantz amps.
Is there a big difference between the Q300 and the Q500, big enough to pay the extra 450 euro they cost?
What would be a good amplifier to drive them?
If this helps: the stores I'll be buying from are son-video.com and homecinesolutions.fr
Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge and experiences!
Mr.Audiophile
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