Hi guys, I joined today! I am in London and I am buying a reasonably priced system by Spring 08 (for 80's rock, jazz and classical). I hate ear-bursting levels, I just need the music to be delicate, analytical but 'liquid' and 'rich' at the same time. That's all I ask!
1. I was thinking about the new Musical Fidelity X-T100 (CD+Amp+power supply). Seems quite exotic for the price. But for around $1,000 less I could get the Rega Apollo CDP and Brio amp. So, is the MF really worth the extra money over Rega? I only listened to the MF A3.5 and loved the sound. The X-T100 is more powerful than the Brio and now the X-T170 has even more power. But power is just one criteria ...
2. Also, which floorstander speakers for another $1,500 max? I sampled the Spendor (5e or 6e I think) and thought the sound was not analytical enough. I preferred the PMC. What about the Monitor Audio Silver RS6? But my room is 12ft X 10ft. Should I go for standmounted speakers? 
Thought I would get your views before going to the shops. I wonder what Sam T would think, he seems to love both? Thanks a lot for your help!
Hi guys, I joined today! I am in London and I am buying a reasonably priced system by Spring 08 (for 80's rock, jazz and classical). I hate ear-bursting levels, I just need the music to be delicate, analytical but 'liquid' and 'rich' at the same time. That's all I ask!
1. I was thinking about the new Musical Fidelity X-T100 (CD+Amp+power supply). Seems quite exotic for the price. But for around $1,000 less I could get the Rega Apollo CDP and Brio amp. So, is the MF really worth the extra money over Rega? I only listened to the MF A3.5 and loved the sound. The X-T100 is more powerful than the Brio and now the X-T170 has even more power. But power is just one criteria ...
2. Also, which floorstander speakers for another $1,500 max? I sampled the Spendor (5e or 6e I think) and thought the sound was not analytical enough. I preferred the PMC. What about the Monitor Audio Silver RS6? But my room is 12ft X 10ft. Should I go for standmounted speakers?
Thought I would get your views before going to the shops. I wonder what Sam T would think, he seems to love both? Thanks a lot for your help!