My System as it currently Stands Marantz CD6000ki Signature > Marantz SR5300 Surround Processor in Source Direct For Stereo Feeding > a Pair of Marantz MA6100 Monoblock Amplifiers Driving > B&W 805s. I also have a B&W ASW675 Sub, this is crossed over at around 40Hz to just fill in a little at the bottom end. There is more but for the purpose of this question it is not important.
The speakers are a new addition and still running in, I am in the process of trying to borrow a pre-amp to see if there are any significant stereo gains to be had bypassing the SR5300. I like the setup as it is easy to control when switching in and out of surround and stereo but can not help wondering if there is anything more to be had out of the system without spending a lot of cash. Music tastes are Varied but Love acoustic/vocal stuff, Jazz, and some rock, anything well recorded really, I like the tonal balance of the current system (Warm) was after even more detail and imaging if that is possible.
Anyone got experience with the Audiolab? I can not see another pre-amp any where near this price range, would it be much better than a £7-800 AV amp set to source direct given the seperate amplifiers I am using, I am thinking along the lines of the Marantz SR6003 or equivalent Dennon, If the SQ is going to be similar these would give me extra AV feature over my current setup.
Any other options would be welcome for consideration
The speakers are a new addition and still running in, I am in the process of trying to borrow a pre-amp to see if there are any significant stereo gains to be had bypassing the SR5300. I like the setup as it is easy to control when switching in and out of surround and stereo but can not help wondering if there is anything more to be had out of the system without spending a lot of cash. Music tastes are Varied but Love acoustic/vocal stuff, Jazz, and some rock, anything well recorded really, I like the tonal balance of the current system (Warm) was after even more detail and imaging if that is possible.
Anyone got experience with the Audiolab? I can not see another pre-amp any where near this price range, would it be much better than a £7-800 AV amp set to source direct given the seperate amplifiers I am using, I am thinking along the lines of the Marantz SR6003 or equivalent Dennon, If the SQ is going to be similar these would give me extra AV feature over my current setup.
Any other options would be welcome for consideration