If you like the analogue sound, then why scrap the speakers? Get an external d/a to help the digital sound. Look for something like a CAL or Theta which should warm up the cd sound some?
What other speakers would you consider for this ..
I know there is no substitute for auditioning , which I have been doing, but wonder if there are other speakers I should consider which would meet my system and other requirements:
I have ...
Analog front end with:
Gyro SE
Shelter 501 MC
Plinius M14 phonostage
Digital: Cal Audiolabs ICON MK2 HDCD - to be upgraded if I can find some CD player that makes upgrade worthwhile
Preamp: Lamm LL2 dual mono tube
Amp: Plinius SA102
Current Speakers: B&W Matrix 804
Interconnects/speaker cables - to be upgraded depending on speakers.
This system is almost too detailed and "in your face" for digital but quite nice with analog which is 90% of my listening.
Other important considerations - My litening area is in an open floor plan home in a corner of a 30 X 30 area. So the total room is large but i am not centrally located in it. I can be 4' off the walls but primary listening seat is about 10' from the speakers with open space behind.
Given open exposure of my system to the rest of the living space WAF (wife acceptance factor) is big. Speakers which are deep but present a narrow front surface seem to have the greatest acceptance.
What I have listened to and considered but not in my exact system:
- B&W Nautilus 803 - I really liked 'em
- Audio Physic Virgo - I reall liked 'em too!
anything else? Much thanks for your suggestions!
I have ...
Analog front end with:
Gyro SE
Shelter 501 MC
Plinius M14 phonostage
Digital: Cal Audiolabs ICON MK2 HDCD - to be upgraded if I can find some CD player that makes upgrade worthwhile
Preamp: Lamm LL2 dual mono tube
Amp: Plinius SA102
Current Speakers: B&W Matrix 804
Interconnects/speaker cables - to be upgraded depending on speakers.
This system is almost too detailed and "in your face" for digital but quite nice with analog which is 90% of my listening.
Other important considerations - My litening area is in an open floor plan home in a corner of a 30 X 30 area. So the total room is large but i am not centrally located in it. I can be 4' off the walls but primary listening seat is about 10' from the speakers with open space behind.
Given open exposure of my system to the rest of the living space WAF (wife acceptance factor) is big. Speakers which are deep but present a narrow front surface seem to have the greatest acceptance.
What I have listened to and considered but not in my exact system:
- B&W Nautilus 803 - I really liked 'em
- Audio Physic Virgo - I reall liked 'em too!
anything else? Much thanks for your suggestions!