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I got a little rig what do I do now?

OK, here's the deal...

Have a little rig:

1. Arcam Alpha 8SE
2. Anthem Integrated 2
3. Epos ES12
4. DNM Reson cable, speaker and interconnect

The amp isn't working, I have sent it to John Wright who is here in town. Hope to get it back, better than before. I am getting the bug again. I'd like a more full range sound. Speakers and cable are the first things I though to go after. What does the 'gon think?

As an aside, I did try a cheap LG DVD player as a source running into (optical) a Yamaha multichannel receiver and I could bear it - just, but didn't really object then... Fired up the Arcam with analog RCA and the difference was so crushing there are not words!!

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pdreher
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This thread cracks me up... funny jabs Doug & Chad!

As far as speakers, I'd shoot for some Dynaudio floorstanders (currently listed in your price range: Audience 72's, Contour T2.5's & two pairs of Contour 1.8 mk II's). I love the Dynaudio house sound... very full bodied, with good dynamics and tonal accuracy (meaning they just sound right to me).

Other current listings to consider: Polk LSi 25's, Meadowlark Herron's, Proac 2.5's. Also Doug's suggestion of the Vandersteen 2CE's Sig's is very solid.
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pdreher
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The Heron is the Cadillac, the Kestrel is the Chevy Malibu.
If I were to pick between the three brands, in order, I'd pick: 1. Dynaudio 2. Proac 3. Meadowlark (no longer in business)
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