Hello all,
I'm currently running an Audiolab 8200a through Monitor Audio Silver 1s, and as you would expect, it's a very revealing sound. I actually really enjoy this aspect, having only just changed from an old NAD C320, to the 8200a. I'm now looking toward getting a better source than my Marantz cd5004. I find it to sound quite 'hard' and processed, and mushy with treble. I personally judge a cd sound by how real the cymbals are rendered. I realise that some recordings are mastered badly, and in these cases, you simply have to accept that. For a great recording such Metallica's Black Album, or Rage Against The Machine's debut, I know that there is a much better reproduction to be had via a better cd player, or better DAC perhaps. In short, id like a source that can take advantage of the resolution that the amp and speakers are capable of. Thanks for your thoughts on this guys!
Chris
I'm currently running an Audiolab 8200a through Monitor Audio Silver 1s, and as you would expect, it's a very revealing sound. I actually really enjoy this aspect, having only just changed from an old NAD C320, to the 8200a. I'm now looking toward getting a better source than my Marantz cd5004. I find it to sound quite 'hard' and processed, and mushy with treble. I personally judge a cd sound by how real the cymbals are rendered. I realise that some recordings are mastered badly, and in these cases, you simply have to accept that. For a great recording such Metallica's Black Album, or Rage Against The Machine's debut, I know that there is a much better reproduction to be had via a better cd player, or better DAC perhaps. In short, id like a source that can take advantage of the resolution that the amp and speakers are capable of. Thanks for your thoughts on this guys!
Chris