Starting from scratch and auditioning session set up for tomorrow, current thinking which I would be grateful for views on please:
OPTION 1
Rega Brio-R
Rega DAC
(possibly Rega Apollo-R CDP but most music on laptop so DAC most important)
Rega RS3
OPTION 2
Audiolab 8200CD
Audiolab 8200A
Rega RS3
Have heard Audiolab amp is a little too analytical and lacking natural warmth - is this your experience too?
Should I consider Naim Nait5i Amp with 8200CD?
Rega Brio-R amp with 8200CD?
OPTION 3
Naim Nait5i amp
Naim CD5i cdp
Rega RS3
Not sure what DAC would work with this??
Also for me this is a pushing the budget out expensive option and not sure the sound will be worth the extra cost.
Would also be particulary grateful for views on speakers for these options, based on research and comments am thinking RS3s as had floorstanders before (old ones!) and the RS3s can be situated close to a wall with great reviews.
Thanks
OPTION 1
Rega Brio-R
Rega DAC
(possibly Rega Apollo-R CDP but most music on laptop so DAC most important)
Rega RS3
OPTION 2
Audiolab 8200CD
Audiolab 8200A
Rega RS3
Have heard Audiolab amp is a little too analytical and lacking natural warmth - is this your experience too?
Should I consider Naim Nait5i Amp with 8200CD?
Rega Brio-R amp with 8200CD?
OPTION 3
Naim Nait5i amp
Naim CD5i cdp
Rega RS3
Not sure what DAC would work with this??
Also for me this is a pushing the budget out expensive option and not sure the sound will be worth the extra cost.
Would also be particulary grateful for views on speakers for these options, based on research and comments am thinking RS3s as had floorstanders before (old ones!) and the RS3s can be situated close to a wall with great reviews.
Thanks