Hi there,
As a total n00b I have been scouring the forums for all kinds of details, but would still appreciate some words of wisdom on the following stereo setup. As background, I am looking at slowly substituting my vintage system (including Pioneer SA 8100) to something more up to date. However price is an issue and rather than getting everything in one go, I will have to buy one unit at a time over the next year or so.
Use: I generally listen to vinyl 2-4 hours per day. Mp3/Flac 2 hours a day. CD's 1 hour per day.
Here's what I have / am thinking:
Sources
Current: MP3 / Flac: Mac Mini 2011 (dedicated to music, no screen and operated via itunes remote).
Current: Phono: Technics MK2 1210/1200
Current: CD: Technics SL PG420A
Current: Tuner: Technics ST GT350
Amp
Currently: Pioneer SA 8100
Upgrade: Rega Brio R
Sound
Current: Bose Acoustimass 5 (don't laugh)
Upgrade:Tannoy DC6T
Questions
What upgrades would you recommend?
What do you think of the Rega, Tannoy combo? It seems to get good reviews and sounds nice! Are there any alternative amp speaker pairings you could recommend?
Should I get the Rega DAC / or another for that matter?
As a total n00b I have been scouring the forums for all kinds of details, but would still appreciate some words of wisdom on the following stereo setup. As background, I am looking at slowly substituting my vintage system (including Pioneer SA 8100) to something more up to date. However price is an issue and rather than getting everything in one go, I will have to buy one unit at a time over the next year or so.
Use: I generally listen to vinyl 2-4 hours per day. Mp3/Flac 2 hours a day. CD's 1 hour per day.
Here's what I have / am thinking:
Sources
Current: MP3 / Flac: Mac Mini 2011 (dedicated to music, no screen and operated via itunes remote).
Current: Phono: Technics MK2 1210/1200
Current: CD: Technics SL PG420A
Current: Tuner: Technics ST GT350
Amp
Currently: Pioneer SA 8100
Upgrade: Rega Brio R
Sound
Current: Bose Acoustimass 5 (don't laugh)
Upgrade:Tannoy DC6T
Questions
What upgrades would you recommend?
What do you think of the Rega, Tannoy combo? It seems to get good reviews and sounds nice! Are there any alternative amp speaker pairings you could recommend?
Should I get the Rega DAC / or another for that matter?