FISBEY
pfm Member
My quest to downsize didn't really work.
Tried an Audiolab 8000a (serviced) with Rotel RCD965 - with old Tannoy Mercury M20's Ok but not enough get up and go and a bit 'vague'.
Got an Arcam Alpha 5 cd modified by Kevin Green, still very laid back, more detail but not brilliant.
Replaced the M20's with some B & W DM302's - much more detail, but not much mid bass and somewhat bright at times.
Replaced the Audiolab with my old 82/250 with a hicap DR - more bass all round, but jeez very harsh at times.
Put the M20's back in, not so harsh in the treble but still found I had a headache after a while...
Put the 965 cd back in - Harshness gone, but a very lightweight sound.
Where now?
I suspect the speakers could be improved upon, but am unsure about the CD - I like the weight of the Arcam and hope it isn't contributing to the harshness but I suspect it might be?
I think I've decided I do quite like the Naim mid bass thing.
Tried an Audiolab 8000a (serviced) with Rotel RCD965 - with old Tannoy Mercury M20's Ok but not enough get up and go and a bit 'vague'.
Got an Arcam Alpha 5 cd modified by Kevin Green, still very laid back, more detail but not brilliant.
Replaced the M20's with some B & W DM302's - much more detail, but not much mid bass and somewhat bright at times.
Replaced the Audiolab with my old 82/250 with a hicap DR - more bass all round, but jeez very harsh at times.
Put the M20's back in, not so harsh in the treble but still found I had a headache after a while...
Put the 965 cd back in - Harshness gone, but a very lightweight sound.
Where now?
I suspect the speakers could be improved upon, but am unsure about the CD - I like the weight of the Arcam and hope it isn't contributing to the harshness but I suspect it might be?
I think I've decided I do quite like the Naim mid bass thing.