I'm looking to replace my old system and since buying it in 1999 I've lost touch with hi fidelity.
I've got a pair of Rega Elya floor standers, a Marantz PM6002 (bought 2yrs ago) and a Rotel CD player.
Most of my music is via the ipod now and so I only really need to change the amp and speakers but I'd also like a good set of headphones (do I need a headphone amp).
My music collection is a real mix (heavy Metal to Classical and everything inbetween) but in terms of the hifi sound I like it has to be as natural and clean as possible without anything added apart from a tiny bit of well judged warmth. Also they need to perform well at low volume as well.
So I'm after the best amp that £400 - £500 will buy and the best set of floor standers for around the same money. The rest of the money to be spent on getting the best out of an ipod and a set of headphones for when the baby is asleep.
I'm happy to go secondhand for all the gear but don't know where to start.
Cheers
Chris
I've got a pair of Rega Elya floor standers, a Marantz PM6002 (bought 2yrs ago) and a Rotel CD player.
Most of my music is via the ipod now and so I only really need to change the amp and speakers but I'd also like a good set of headphones (do I need a headphone amp).
My music collection is a real mix (heavy Metal to Classical and everything inbetween) but in terms of the hifi sound I like it has to be as natural and clean as possible without anything added apart from a tiny bit of well judged warmth. Also they need to perform well at low volume as well.
So I'm after the best amp that £400 - £500 will buy and the best set of floor standers for around the same money. The rest of the money to be spent on getting the best out of an ipod and a set of headphones for when the baby is asleep.
I'm happy to go secondhand for all the gear but don't know where to start.
Cheers
Chris