If you're pleased with the sound of your gear I'd stay with what you have. As the saying goes: "If it ain't broke no need to fix it!" 😉
Evaluation of my 2ch system
Greetings all,
As the title states, I am looking for honest, not denigrating, feedback on my system and if any feel improvements can be made within the msrp budget of said system.
I have a dedicated room that is 23x15x10.5, no big windows and those that it has are covered with thick curtains. I do have some acoustic treatments, acoustic panels and it is carpeted.
SOURCE : Eversolo T8/Z10 combo, Marantz SA8005, Thorens TD 160 with SME 3009.
PRE: McIntosh C8
POWER: Parasound A21+
SPEAKERS: Tannoy System 15DMT II, Tannoy XT8F, AND 1973 Vertical Cornwalls that have been updated with new xovers, woofers and tweeters.
INTERCONNECTS: all power cords and interconnects (XLR) are Emotiva and speaker cables are some older Nordost 2 or 4 wire flats.
I love the sound of dual concentrics, I had all forms of klipsch, and I enjoyed them all until I heard the Tannoys and realized I found horns fatiguing, or at least that’s what I think it’s the cause.
Anywho any input is appreciated. I will now break out the popcorn.
Cheers
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...and the flip on @jimmyblues1959 , "Don't go for broke trying to fix that which was suggested as an issue." Amuse Your Muse First. ;) |
I have Fyne speakers, the F-702s, which I think could be described as “cousins” to Tannoy in that they have concentric drivers and the company was founded by former Tannoy folks. One change I made to my system that had a disproportionate impact was to upgrade my speaker cables. I had cables based on Mogami wiring, and they sounded quite good. I, too, was looking for some improvement, however, and I read several reviews of Silversmith Fidelium cables. The company offers a trial period, so I ordered a set to go with my two Odyssey Audio mono-bloc amplifiers. They are also flat ribbon cables. After ensuring connections were secure I turned on the system … and both my wife and I were stunned at the improvement in sound quality—both tonal qualities and (especially) imaging. The sound longer “appears” to be emanating from the speakers but from a “cloud” enveloping the speakers in all three dimensions—even from the areas outside them. When I us the word “cloud” I do intend any sense of obscuration or fuzziness but area from which the sounds come. I think they are worth a try, and the company is almost your neighbor, being in central Wyoming. |
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