I've had my Aero for about two months, super happy with it, maybe you can bring it to a show room and try it with different speakers. Pretty simple for them to wire into any of their systems.
New DAC or New Speakers?
I’m planning to blow some money on my system and can’t decide if I should upgrade my DAC or my speakers. I’m going all in on one or the other, not both.
I have ethernet and fiber optic switches feeding a Lumin U2 mini modded with an external power supply. Two USB reclockers going into an LTA Aero DAC. Running a VAC Sigma 170 tube amp to Harbeth SHL 5+ XD speakers with a sub.
Everything sounds great, and I recommend all said equipment, but I have a chance to make an upgrade. I’m considering swapping the Harbeths for some Devore O96s or swapping the Aero for either a Totaldac, or maybe a used Aries Cerat Helene.
I can’t decide which route to take....
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Thanks everyone. I'm going to demo some more speakers and plan to upgrade from my Harbeths. I'll wait a little while for DACs to continue to improve and enjoy my LTA Aero for now. Speakers on my list to demo (besides the Devores): Joseph Perspective Graphene Fyne F703sp QLN Prestige 3/5 Acora MRC 2/3
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@mdalton those WVLs look very cool |
My nudge, given your VAC and tastes. If you want a clear shift toward energy and presence, audition Fyne F703SP right next to the DeVore O/96. Pick the one whose midrange color you love more; both will light up with the VAC. If you want to retain Harbeth virtues but feel a step up everywhere, try QLN Prestige 5 first. If you’ve been secretly wishing for “studio crisp with real shove,” book time with Acora MRC 2. |
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