Hi,

Currently running the 2010s Integrated Amp with a pair of Epos M5s, using Onix CD5 as source. (Supra Eff-I for interconnect and Audioquest cv-8 as speaker cables + jumpers)

I love the sound from this setup, but I feel like there might be more to my Epos speakers than what I am hearing at the moment.

Im looking to purchase a new set of speakers for my system. At the moment im running the Marantz PM7001 integrated amplifier, the Cambridge 640c CD player, and a pair of Klipsch SB1 bookshelf speakers (~200 a pr). Im hoping to upgrade to a set of bookshelf speakers in the $1000 or less range. I have my eye on the Rega R1s but i was wondering if anyone knows a good alternative in this price range. Thanks!

Jon

I listen to jazz almost entirely if thats any help.

Pretty new to all this. I have a Cayin tube amp (50T) and Dali Ikon 6 loudspeakers. My source input is some vinyl but mostly music streamed from iTunes over an Airport Express (encoded as Apple Lossless).

At a friends house (he uses an Airport Express as well) we tested his CD player against Lossless over the Airport Express (same CD) - big difference in quality in favor of the CD player.

I am assuming this is due to the cheap DAC in the Airport Express. Is this a correct assumption?

Greetings,

I was wondering if anyone could comment on the synergy level between these two companies, I'm interested in matching an ARC REF3 preamp with Mark Levinson amplification.

Thanks in advance for your comments...

I am considering buying a used Linn Basik Turntable, with the Linn Basik LVX arm and a Nagaoka MK-II cartridge.

I was wondering if anyone had any info on this table, what little I found said the only downside is isolation. Would that be a problem to a newcomer to vinyl (installing isolation devices). He is asking for $480 CAD, wondering if that is a good price or should I haggle.

my other options include.

Music hall 2.1 dealer demo $300.
a new Project Debut 3 $350.
used Rega Planar 3 - RB250! Shelter 201 MM $575
Would the Rega be worth the extra money?

Would (for example) a Benchmark DAC1 or Bel Canto DAC + Squeezebox sound as good as a Transporter ~?

The bit I don't understand is clocking ? Is this an issue me ?

Thanks in advance!

I'm in the process of building my first tube amp approx 20watt . After hours of research I come to understand my bose speakers are not that efficient or of the quality to match my amp. Any suggestions? I'm handy with a rule and wood so construction is not ruled out. I have been trawling ebay for vintage speakers and I am overwhelmed by the number and verity available any help speak or cabinet would be appreciated thanx

Hello!

Can't seem to find a review of the Quad 2905's on Stereophile.
Was there a review of them on Stereophile - and if not, is it planned for the future?

Any listening impressions are more than welcome!

Cheers!