Best speakers for GaN1? Or should I change amps???


It’s been some time since I bought the Peachtree GaN1 + Bluesound Node combo.    Unfortunately, I’ve hardly used it, as I’ve been working away from home.   I have it paired with a little pair of Ruark Epilogue speakers + JL Audio Sub.    Sound isn’t great.

I’m looking for suggestions for the best speakers for the GaN1?
 

Or should I just move it on & start again?
 

 

Thanks

singintheblues

Thanks foggyus91.  They look interesting, but hard to find in UK.

 

Thanks parkergetdean.    So you believe the GaN1 can deliver???

I don’t want to toss it away without trying & intend to try a few speakers if I can.    I will say that Focal is not on my list.  I’ve had 3 pairs in the past, up to Utopia Diablo.    There’s something about Focal I cannot live with & the higher up the chain I went, the more that Focal presentation bothered me.   Like a dentist drill.    I’d say Focal is the absolute opposite of what I consider to be natural sound.

 

One of the downsides of the GaN1 is the lack of source options.    The Bluesound Node came with the GaN1.    I understand the weak point of the Node is the DAC, but the DAC is bypassed.    Not sure I want to spend big on streamer when I won’t get the benefit of a better DAC.

 

 

I think I started the wrong thread TBH.   I think the GaN1 has to go.

As @unsound said. 

@singintheblues 

A sensible plan might consist of auditioning speakers first until you hit a sound signature that pleases you. Then, audition amps until you hit one(s) that make your new speakers sing. Cap / fine-tune your end sound with a very good preamp. Once you are in possession of a core system whose sound satisfies you, you can see about optimizing / replacing your sources. 

Audition the Peachtree with your new speakers, strictly in the interest of leaving no stone unturned.

Throwing amplifiers at speakers one doesn’t like is nonsense.