If you go with speakers first, do not choose them because they sound good connected to your current receiver. Once you upgrade the amp, you may be disapointed with how the speakers sound. A better pair of speakers will be more detailed and revealing, and may sound bright and thin connected to poor electronics. So if you want to do speakers first, have a rough idea what kind of amp you want to get later, and use it at the dealer to audition speakers. Vice Vera for a new amp connected to your old speakers. A better amp will make your old speakers sound better, so that may be a better starting point, but still audition the amp on some other better speakers at the dealer.
What to upgrade first?
Currently running an inexpensive 2x50 receiver and inexpensive speakers. Primary audio sources FM and CD's.
CD player is close to brand new California Audio Labs DX-2.
Apt. environment, good sized living room with high, sloped ceiling. Listen to jazz, blues, female vocals, classical
only occassionaly. Should I upgrade the reciever or speakers
first, and any recommendations? Price range around $500 for
first upgrade, can't do both at one time. THANKS!
CD player is close to brand new California Audio Labs DX-2.
Apt. environment, good sized living room with high, sloped ceiling. Listen to jazz, blues, female vocals, classical
only occassionaly. Should I upgrade the reciever or speakers
first, and any recommendations? Price range around $500 for
first upgrade, can't do both at one time. THANKS!