My current system consists of a Meridian 508.24 cd player, Bat vk5i preamp with nos amperex tubes, Conrad Johnson MF2500a amp (250wpc), and Aerial 7b speakers. Kind of similiar to you system. My system is excellent with acoustic material and better than average with complex rock. I'd recommend a pair of Aerial 10t's. I just noticed a pair on AG for $2900. At one time, they were Stereophile's speaker of the year(-1998?). Your amp should be okay to drive the Aerials, especially if you have the bat-pak option. Good hunting! Stan
Speakers for BAT system?
I am building a new system after many years of absence from this hobby. I know that usually it is advised to start with the speakers and once you've selected speakers that sound "right" to you, next you build the system that complements the speakers. I came across a good deal on some BAT equipment and could not resist... So, it's like this so far:
Meridian 588, BAT VK-31SE and BAT VK-250. Now I am looking for speakers that would be a good match to the rest of the system. I mostly listen to Blues, Jazz, Acoustic and Spanish/Flamenco guitar but some Classic Rock and Classical music CD's also get a workout sometimes. Can you guys suggest some speakers so I can narrow the choices down and start auditioning them?
Thanks.
Meridian 588, BAT VK-31SE and BAT VK-250. Now I am looking for speakers that would be a good match to the rest of the system. I mostly listen to Blues, Jazz, Acoustic and Spanish/Flamenco guitar but some Classic Rock and Classical music CD's also get a workout sometimes. Can you guys suggest some speakers so I can narrow the choices down and start auditioning them?
Thanks.