Upgrade advice!

[PaulieH]

Hi all,
I hope this is in the correct section and that it's ok to ask the following:
I have recently upgraded to a Leak Stereo 130 (and CDT) and Wharfdale Lintons. I've a Project genie 1.8.
The plan is to upgrade the deck to a Project X 8 with a factory fitted Quintet Blue and run that through a Project Ds3 B or the cheaper s3 b.
My questions are is this a good overall plan in that is this a good matching system? My hope is that it is. My thinking is that there is room to upgrade the amp in time, in a few years, but that the deck will still be able to deliver with a better amp.
Any thoughts would be appreciated before I make a big mistake! Also, the option of trying before I buy is not viable.
Thanks!

 

[daytona600]

Analogue spend 50% or more on the source. X8 / DS would be a excellent Choice

Pro-Ject X8 Turntable and DS3 B Phono Box Review

James Michael Hughes is most impressed by this balanced turntable/ phono stage combination…

www.stereonet.com

Leak/Lintons will work very well with a better front end

 

[PaulieH]

I'm on the right track so! Thanks for your input. Much appreciated!
Cheers!

 

[matthewpianist]

You're definitely on the right track. The Leak/Linton combination is more than good enough to show the improvement in source, and I think it will be a long time before you feel the need to upgrade the amplifier. I've owned the Stereo 130 and it's definitely one of the better integrateds I've had. I would suggest also looking at a Rega P8 as an alternative, and it's worth a comparative audition.

 

[PaulieH]

Big thanks for that reply, much appreciated!

 

[plastic penguin]

Sounds good to me.

A demo us a must though to make sure it suits your needs.