New power amp - help with new speaker choice please

[Womaz]

 

[Womaz]

Arcam CD82 player

Arcam DIVA A85 Amp

Arcam DIVA P85 power amp

Quad 22L speakers

After much deliberation over the upgrade of my system I have decided to stick with the main kit above and I have added the P85 power amp.

I am now keen to look at new speakers as I feel that the addition of the P85 might warrant better speakers.

I have shortlisted 3

Linn Majik 140

PMC GB1i

Wharfedale Jade 5

I will try and demo all 3 if that’s possible in my area.

Any comments on how these would work with the Arcam equipment

Help and comments always appreciated.

 

[Electro]

Arcam equipment is very good with PMC speakers but try the others as well and see which you prefer .

 

[Womaz]

Particularly interested in any thoughts on the Linns and the Wharfedale Jades with the Arcam equipment.

The Jades look very impressive.

Anyone any comments?

 

[CnoEvil]

Arcam equipment is very good with PMC speakers but try the others as well and see which you prefer .

This would be my view as well.

I think your decision to get the P85 was a sensible one.

 

[Womaz]

To CnoEvil

Thank you for the help once again. Yes its on its way. These forums are priceless to a novice like me.........it will be fun to see if I can set it up with the different speaker wiring etc etc.

Also another issue I have is that I wish to demo 3 different speakers, and it looks like I will have to visit 3 different retailers to do this |(

 

[CnoEvil]

Of the other speakers you listed, I can't comment on the Jade 5s, but imo, Linn works best on the end of an all Linn system; and are a bit expensive compared to others at the same price.

Also wait until you here how much better your Quads sound with the extra amplification, before making any buying decisions.

 

[Womaz]

To CnoEvil

Yes thats what I intend to do.....If i am happy with the Quads after the addition of the P85.......and lets hope I am, then that might do me for now.

As a lot of my listening is through headphones I might invest in a very good pair to replace my Grado SR80s, insread of the speakers

I am no hifi buff but was always led to belive Linn is better with Linn.....I said this to the dealer who denied it. Thats the problem I find.

 

[CnoEvil]

I am no hifi buff but was always led to belive Linn is better with Linn.....I said this to the dealer who denied it. Thats the problem I find.

Since hifi is all a matter of opinion, there is no absolute right or wrong....the secret is getting unbiased knowledgeable advice, and even then... :?