Evaluation of my 2ch system

Well, in my compromised rooms, I have found that the set up that favors tone, timbre and dynamics sometimes comes at a cost of imaging. For example, to get that thicker, richer tone I love, I might have to move my speakers a little closer together than would be best if having a big soundstage was your priority. For me, I don't care very much about imaging and soundstage, so that's what I do. 

I have an audio friend who optimized his system and room for imaging, and it is very impressive! Living beings playing instruments in his room. Almost creepy. But for my ears, it felt a little threadbare tone-wise. 

Some people have spaces (and skills) where they don't have to compromise. In my reality, I seem to have to make choices, and I have. 

I hope you don't have to compromise much...

David

There was a discussion recentlyhttps://share.google/Ug3gwpXTF3krWfiyh about whether your analog is equal to your digital. If they’re both the same, then I guess you’re done, but there are several things you can do in the digital chain to help improve. I would start by looking at a network switch, https://share.google/3JakwqDDyIMfn7m9Cand there are plenty of people who report that a good quality ethernet cable can help also. https://share.google/cOiHxKxgEqmBvwnKP

Seems reasonable system.  I’m not a big fan of the Marantz, having owned one that will soon be up for sale.  I’ve never heard Tannoy but haven’t been impressed by what I’ve read.

  Is it just the streamer that sounds lacking or is it the Marantz as well?

T

i think you’re a lucky duck.  A totally unique system in a good size room that you like.  Happy listening! Enjoy it don’t analyze it 

Personally I would recommend upgrading your electronics 

The Macintosh preamp isnt very transparent and the parasound amplifiers are good but not as god as the next level electronics brands we used to sell parasound and their gear is good but not as good as higher end brands like coda

DAVE AND troy

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