Upgrade help please......

[admin_exported]

Hi my current system is NAD C320BEE Amp, NAD C521BEE CD player, Denon TU1800 DAB,Acoustic Energy Aegis One speakers,Chord Crimson interconnects and QED biwire XT Speaker cables. I have approx £250 to spend on upgrading the system. Do you think the speakers should be the first to be upgraded ? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[drummerman]

I think £250 is not enough to significantly upgrade anything you have. I would wait a little longer, save some more and look to spend a minimum of £400 on something like Epos or perhaps a bit more on Rega. The same for the amplifier ... Rega Brio absolute minimum or something like a s/h or ex-dem Cyrus 8vs2. Anything else is moving sidewards.

 

[Anonymous]

Agree with drummerman on this, allthrough a arcam cd73 which you can get for 299 would be a tasty upgrade if your itching to spend and dont want to wait

 

[drummerman]

... and they're available in black ... very nice.

 

[Anonymous]

do i detect an element of sarcasm there

 

[drummerman]

[quote user="matt444_2000"]do i detect an element of sarcasm there[/quote]

Nop, I really like black

 

[Anonymous]

would the outlay on an Arcam CD73 make a significant difference to my system ?

 

[drummerman]

[quote user="Kestrel"]would the outlay on an Arcam CD73 make a significant difference to my system ?[/quote]

Difference yes, significant no.

 

[batonwielder]

All of the components you own are overachievers. I would imagine it sounds quite laid back. What kind of music do you listen to? If you want more upfront and bright sound, try Monitor Audio BR2. I would wait and save for either Epos or Rega though.

 

[Anonymous]

I listen to all types of music really, pop,chill out, eighties.

I want to get a little more from the system,you think its the speakers that need upgrading first then ?

 

[JoelSim]

You should wait and then upgrade the speakers. Save up £500 and spend this as a minimum on each component over the next couple of years.

 

[batonwielder]

Yes, definitely the speakers. If you really can't wait, go and try a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1. If it's enough of improvement for you, which I think it is, you will be very happy for much less than your budget.

 

[Anonymous]

I agree with joel. Wait for about five hundred then either speakers or cd first. The amp can punch well above it's weight, as i'm sure you know.

 

[Anonymous]

thanks for the suggestions, i do not have the experience or knowledge to make a decision on upgrading my system, so thats why I sought your help.

Speakers it is then , can you suggest 3 or 4 speakers so I can start looking ,

Do you think it is safe to buy a second hand pair, how long do speakers last ?

 

[batonwielder]

It seems like you are just looking for different sound. Can you explain to us what you don't like about the current system and what you are looking for?

 

[Anonymous]

More clarity

 

[Gerrardasnails]

[quote user="Kestrel"]
More clarity
[/quote] Creek Evo - when you change amp - clarity is very good on this amp.

 

[Anonymous]

The system sounds good at mid -high volume but doesn't sound as good at low volumes,