On a journey for the last couple of years


I have read with interest the feedback from the forums and enjoy hearing other perspectives. I have upgraded my system significantly and feel I am now chasing the perfect system, which as we all know does not exist. The last decision I need to make is to replace my Aragon mono blocks with new mono blocks.

Current System

SimAudio - 740P Pre Amp

SimAudio 260 D CD Player

SimAudio 310 LP Phono Amp

Project X Turn table with Ortofon Black Quintet

Sonus Faber Olympica 5 with Martin Logan Sub (which I may upgrade once mono blocks tested

I am looking to enhance the low end with more punch, the Aragon's are just not doing it and I am considering two SimAudio 761's, Mcintosh MC611, Audio Research Mono Blocks. 

I will certainly test drive the amps before purchasing. Thank you for reading my post Happy New Year

Peter

peterrock

Hi OP

I don't own Sonus Faber, but I heard them play. IMO, they seem to go well with MC amps, and what herd was driven by Tubes. IMO, they seem to have synergy. 

So, in my opinion, the MACs are a good bet.  For Subs. I recommend that you look into REL, 2 x is possible

What sub do you have?  If you haven’t optimized both sub placement and settings I’d start there (I can provide a couple helpful links if interested) as that alone can make a big difference if it’s not set up properly now.  Likewise room acoustics can be very important especially if your listening position might be a bass null.  Moving the listening chair a a foot or two closer or further away to see if bass response changes significantly can be a quick/easy way to see if that might be the case.  My guess is that just dialing in the sub properly might go a long way in making a meaningful improvement if you haven’t done this already.  Hope this helps.