Sloop John B
And any old music will do…
Background: I’ve had my current speakers (Naim SL2 - with n-sat) since 2007 with the same amplification since 2009 (NAC552 -> NAP 300(now DR)). Only owned 3 previous speakers Revolver Purdy, B&W DM603 and Spendor S8e.
I am coming to the opinion that rather than replace my SL2s it might be an idea to have alternatives that have different characteristics rather than just try and replace them. I’m lucky enough to have a dedicated listening room in my house in an annex so not attached to our neighbours But do not have the room for a second system in another room.
Living in Dublin the opportunity to buy to try and sell on is virtually non-existent and post Brexit the ability to do this with the UK has disappeared too.
I did try a Harbeth SHl5 variant at home and whilst it certainly has its positives, plugging back in my SL2 was like putting back on a comfy pair of slippers. I listened to Magico and some B&W speakers at the dealer who let me try the Harbeth at home but neither would have had me jumping to upgrade.
Purely from perusing here and elsewhere I’m attracted to actives and have leered at Dutch and Dutch 8c, ATC and Sigberg. I could try and buy the Dutch or Sigberg and possibly get an ATC demo.
HOWEVER since my son has left his KEF LS50Wii when he went to Manchester the thought occurs to me that I have an active pair of speakers in the house that I can try just to see what actives might give but also what speakers not designed to go against a sold wall might bring to the mix.
So thanks for reading this far to my main question, mainly the pros and cons of having 2 sets of speakers in the same room. Is this a complete no-no (like where I read once that even a telephone speaker in the same room was detrimental) or is just another piece of furniture in the room?
The room:
Initially to try the KEFs, position A in front of or beside my current speakers would be the easiest to accommodate.
With a bit of interior furniture movement I could place them at B.
Budget - I have a retirement lump sum of up to €20k which I can spend.
Current system: NUC with Roon -> Auralic Aries G2 -> Hugo m-scaler/ TT2 into Naim amplification and speakers already mentioned.
.sjb
I am coming to the opinion that rather than replace my SL2s it might be an idea to have alternatives that have different characteristics rather than just try and replace them. I’m lucky enough to have a dedicated listening room in my house in an annex so not attached to our neighbours But do not have the room for a second system in another room.
Living in Dublin the opportunity to buy to try and sell on is virtually non-existent and post Brexit the ability to do this with the UK has disappeared too.
I did try a Harbeth SHl5 variant at home and whilst it certainly has its positives, plugging back in my SL2 was like putting back on a comfy pair of slippers. I listened to Magico and some B&W speakers at the dealer who let me try the Harbeth at home but neither would have had me jumping to upgrade.
Purely from perusing here and elsewhere I’m attracted to actives and have leered at Dutch and Dutch 8c, ATC and Sigberg. I could try and buy the Dutch or Sigberg and possibly get an ATC demo.
HOWEVER since my son has left his KEF LS50Wii when he went to Manchester the thought occurs to me that I have an active pair of speakers in the house that I can try just to see what actives might give but also what speakers not designed to go against a sold wall might bring to the mix.
So thanks for reading this far to my main question, mainly the pros and cons of having 2 sets of speakers in the same room. Is this a complete no-no (like where I read once that even a telephone speaker in the same room was detrimental) or is just another piece of furniture in the room?
The room:
Initially to try the KEFs, position A in front of or beside my current speakers would be the easiest to accommodate.
With a bit of interior furniture movement I could place them at B.
Budget - I have a retirement lump sum of up to €20k which I can spend.
Current system: NUC with Roon -> Auralic Aries G2 -> Hugo m-scaler/ TT2 into Naim amplification and speakers already mentioned.
.sjb