Upgrade, cd or speakers?

[bluenose]

Want to upgrade either cd or speakers, both about 14 yrs old. Have listened to MA RS1, RS5, RS6, BR5, Quad 11L2, KEF IQ5SE and B&W 685 and I cant say I've been too impressed. Demo'd with Cyrus 6 amp+ Marantz 6002cd and Naim cd & amp( this combo felt like my ears were being shredded so changed amp for Roksan) Any thoughts other than that my ears are knackered welcome. Budget £400 - £500

 

[Anonymous]

Just to clarify, what kit have you got that said speakers or CDP should fit into? What music do you listen to? What sound do you like?

 

[bluenose]

Cyrus 5 amp, Rega P2, Nad PP1, Pioneer PDS-503, Bose Acoustimass, Pinnacle Home Music server/internet radio.
I suppose I like a warmish sound, listen to rock and pop, from Pantera to Parsons. No classical, almost no jazz.

 

[Anonymous]

Naim kit with Neat speakers sounds very nice (no ear shredding going on).

It's all about the right matching. There are quite a few people here with Cyrus kit that will be able to tell you which speakers match well.

 

[the record spot]

Revolver RW16s (I think) picked up a good review some time ago in Hi Fi World; balanced, smooth sound apparently. Don't sound like a tiresome listen and might be worth investigating. Around your budget too I think. WHF gave them a 4 star review a while back as well.