Hi all,
New to this forum so please be gentle!
I'm currently running the following:
Turntable: Michell Tecnodec with Rega RB300 and Pickering XV-15
CD Player: Arcam Alpha 7SE
Pre-amp: Exposure 2010 Integrated
Power Amp: Exposure 2010
Speaker Cable: Van den Hul Skytrack
Speakers: B&W 603 S2's
Interconnects: various Cambridge Audio and Pacific silver
The problem I have is I'm basically unhappy with the sound! It's bass light at low volume and too aggressive and bright anything above quarter volume for my taste.
I'm considering changing the CD player as the tray is getting quite loose and rattly. What's clear and articulated up to £500?
I would also like to get shot of the amps - I used to love the sound of Audiolabs stuff but times have changed and I'm sure there's better stuff on the market now . . . I would like to stay with the pre and power amp set-up but bearing in mind budget of about £800 could be persuaded for an excellent (and bassy!) integrated amp.
I think I also need to consider looking at the speakers as they're a bit big for the room I have now (love them to bit's though!).
Over and top of that I have to look at getting some headphones, and may need a seperate phono amp depending on what winning recommendation comes with!
I could spend up to £1500 on that lot, don't mind going second-hand where necessary.
Many thanks for your help and I'm looking forward to your suggestions!
Toby
New to this forum so please be gentle!
I'm currently running the following:
Turntable: Michell Tecnodec with Rega RB300 and Pickering XV-15
CD Player: Arcam Alpha 7SE
Pre-amp: Exposure 2010 Integrated
Power Amp: Exposure 2010
Speaker Cable: Van den Hul Skytrack
Speakers: B&W 603 S2's
Interconnects: various Cambridge Audio and Pacific silver
The problem I have is I'm basically unhappy with the sound! It's bass light at low volume and too aggressive and bright anything above quarter volume for my taste.
I'm considering changing the CD player as the tray is getting quite loose and rattly. What's clear and articulated up to £500?
I would also like to get shot of the amps - I used to love the sound of Audiolabs stuff but times have changed and I'm sure there's better stuff on the market now . . . I would like to stay with the pre and power amp set-up but bearing in mind budget of about £800 could be persuaded for an excellent (and bassy!) integrated amp.
I think I also need to consider looking at the speakers as they're a bit big for the room I have now (love them to bit's though!).
Over and top of that I have to look at getting some headphones, and may need a seperate phono amp depending on what winning recommendation comes with!
I could spend up to £1500 on that lot, don't mind going second-hand where necessary.
Many thanks for your help and I'm looking forward to your suggestions!
Toby