Hello this is my first post though I started reading What Hi Fi as a teenager in the 80s.
My systems is:
Logitech Squeezebox used for streaming FLAC files from my computer.
Arcam Alpha 7SE CD player
Quad 34/606 Pre/power amp
Ruark Sabre Loudspeakers on Atacama stands.
(I also have an old Rega Planar 3/RB300 that I have recently inherited and have yet to set up).
First of all I think that the system playing FLACs from the Squeezebox sounds good.
But I am conscious that the system is unbalanced and I wondered what I should do to try and find more of a balance and see if I can improve the sound quality.
I have considered buying the Cambridge Audio CXA81 amplifier and connecting the amp to the Squeezebox via the digital connections rather than the current connections to the Quads by the standard phono cables.
BUT I inherited the Quads from my late father and they have sentimental value so I would like to keep them. I also wonder if a £1K integrated amp would beat the Quads all be it over 30 years old for sound quality.
Instead perhaps a pair of floor standing loudspeakers might be the answer though I'm not sure on the model as yet.
I live in a small flat and listen to mainly classic and modern rock/pop music.
I could probably find about a grand to pay for any upgrade.
Thanks.
My systems is:
Logitech Squeezebox used for streaming FLAC files from my computer.
Arcam Alpha 7SE CD player
Quad 34/606 Pre/power amp
Ruark Sabre Loudspeakers on Atacama stands.
(I also have an old Rega Planar 3/RB300 that I have recently inherited and have yet to set up).
First of all I think that the system playing FLACs from the Squeezebox sounds good.
But I am conscious that the system is unbalanced and I wondered what I should do to try and find more of a balance and see if I can improve the sound quality.
I have considered buying the Cambridge Audio CXA81 amplifier and connecting the amp to the Squeezebox via the digital connections rather than the current connections to the Quads by the standard phono cables.
BUT I inherited the Quads from my late father and they have sentimental value so I would like to keep them. I also wonder if a £1K integrated amp would beat the Quads all be it over 30 years old for sound quality.
Instead perhaps a pair of floor standing loudspeakers might be the answer though I'm not sure on the model as yet.
I live in a small flat and listen to mainly classic and modern rock/pop music.
I could probably find about a grand to pay for any upgrade.
Thanks.