Has anyone ever thought ' Hey, all I need are a new pair of speakers, and this system will be perfect' - then proceeded to upgrade the speakers, and find the rest of the system wanting? What does *your* wife say?
I have a Rotel 1062/1072 combination that I was pretty happy with, and upgraded speakers from B&W 603S3 to MA GR-20's last weekend. I was expecting to be floored with the switch, as I'd auditioned the MAs with my own amp, but once I set it all up, I found some things to be lacking. Amp somehow seems to be straining slightly. and failing to really 'sing'. I have largely eliminated the problem of room dynamics (although this is ongoing), and cabling.
My question is, what are alternative amps that would bring out the potential in these beautiful spkrs? I like cleanness and detail, but sweetness is important too, and bass definition. Based on this criteria, I am shortlisting the Bryston 3B SST (although with what pre I don't know), Musical Fidelity A3.5 Integrated, and Creek 5350SE. Thes eseem to fit my budget, and I'd like to stick with SS gear.
Any ideas or firsthand experience is appreciated.
I have a Rotel 1062/1072 combination that I was pretty happy with, and upgraded speakers from B&W 603S3 to MA GR-20's last weekend. I was expecting to be floored with the switch, as I'd auditioned the MAs with my own amp, but once I set it all up, I found some things to be lacking. Amp somehow seems to be straining slightly. and failing to really 'sing'. I have largely eliminated the problem of room dynamics (although this is ongoing), and cabling.
My question is, what are alternative amps that would bring out the potential in these beautiful spkrs? I like cleanness and detail, but sweetness is important too, and bass definition. Based on this criteria, I am shortlisting the Bryston 3B SST (although with what pre I don't know), Musical Fidelity A3.5 Integrated, and Creek 5350SE. Thes eseem to fit my budget, and I'd like to stick with SS gear.
Any ideas or firsthand experience is appreciated.
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