[quote user="drummerman"]
Ok cypher
I try and give you a more detailed explanation on why I personally think your system does'nt gel.
Its a bit more fundamental than cables so dont spend any cash on that for the moment.
Your speakers have a rather underdamped bass unit and slightly bright treble. It comes over as a somewhat 'papery' balance. A lack of sub 200hz punch and substance.
The rotel has a similar balance. Bass is a tad loose and treble can be brightish. You can adjust the latter to an extend with the tone control or cabling but this will not cure your problem. Incidently, this sound, not unlike a slight loudness curve, is common to almost all rotel models short of the digital ones.
Your idea of the NAD, whilst I have'nt heard the new model, could address the balance and is worth trying in a home dem. You can't loose anything though it may be a sidewards move more than an upgrade.
If I was you, I'd look a bit into the future and think what is the most limiting component in your system. Now, unless you're really in love with your speakers I'd point you in that direction.
A change there will make the biggest difference and if you choose wisely, it can be good enough to partner a few source/amp component upgrades.
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That's exactly the approach I'm taking with my kit, listed in my signature. Speakers first as they're starting to annoy me now. I've heard the Rega R5s recently and was impressed with their speed, control and beautifully balanced bass. Then I'm going to sort the amp. The MA RS1s are great little speakers and do a good job of lots of music, but their bass abilities do leave you guessing sometimes...good for the money though!