Hello,
After weeks of reading and research (as we all do) I have decided to upgrade the amp and speakers of my system. I have just introduced a DAC Magic to the setup which has greatly improved the sound from the CDP using the TCI optical lead. In the near future I will be purchasing an Onkyo ND-S1 to to replace the IRDock (Apple lossless format used) so it is the amp and speakers which are in for the change next.
I will be buying 2nd hand so I will not have the chance to audition before purchasing. My short list for speakers (purely based on online reviews) is B&W 685s or a set of Kef IQ3's. Amp wise I am liking the idea of an Arcam.
The system is in the main living room - rectangle with speakers at one end and the 'listening sofa' as it has become known at the other. We have laminate flooring but the long curtains at each end seem to help.
I appreciate there are a few factors here but would really apprciate your experiences/thoughts?
Thanks.
Lee.
After weeks of reading and research (as we all do) I have decided to upgrade the amp and speakers of my system. I have just introduced a DAC Magic to the setup which has greatly improved the sound from the CDP using the TCI optical lead. In the near future I will be purchasing an Onkyo ND-S1 to to replace the IRDock (Apple lossless format used) so it is the amp and speakers which are in for the change next.
I will be buying 2nd hand so I will not have the chance to audition before purchasing. My short list for speakers (purely based on online reviews) is B&W 685s or a set of Kef IQ3's. Amp wise I am liking the idea of an Arcam.
The system is in the main living room - rectangle with speakers at one end and the 'listening sofa' as it has become known at the other. We have laminate flooring but the long curtains at each end seem to help.
I appreciate there are a few factors here but would really apprciate your experiences/thoughts?
Thanks.
Lee.