I am a new guy on the block but was an avid Stereophile reader during the time I was putting together my system in the 1980s which includes a fairly large speaker system, active crossover, and rear channel ambience speakers. I will soon have to move to smaller quarters where I will not be able to play my music at the realistic levels I have enjoyed in the past. I have a pair of AKG 240s that I have used for occasional listening but believe I should upgrade.
My CD player is a Magnavox 650 with the Musical Concepts enhancements costing around a grand in the early 80s. The transport is awesome and will play just about any standard CD you through at it, including ones with minor blemishes or slight scratches. As part of the upgrade process I am considering I did try a couple of the newest including a Marantz 6005 which burped on many of my older and well used CDs. I have been told that the Mag has one of the best transports ever.
I have been to my dealer who has suggested Grado RS1e for headphones, $699 and the Cambridge DAC Magic Plus for $499.
My listening tastes range from baroque through the late 1800s, small group jazz, big band, etc. I am not into current rock or metal. My interest in rock peaked in the late 60s.
I would like realism, good soundstage, openness, lack of significant coloration, etc.
Any recommendations on selection and pairing would be greatly appreciated.
Otrman
I am a new guy on the block but was an avid Stereophile reader during the time I was putting together my system in the 1980s which includes a fairly large speaker system, active crossover, and rear channel ambience speakers. I will soon have to move to smaller quarters where I will not be able to play my music at the realistic levels I have enjoyed in the past. I have a pair of AKG 240s that I have used for occasional listening but believe I should upgrade.
My CD player is a Magnavox 650 with the Musical Concepts enhancements costing around a grand in the early 80s. The transport is awesome and will play just about any standard CD you through at it, including ones with minor blemishes or slight scratches. As part of the upgrade process I am considering I did try a couple of the newest including a Marantz 6005 which burped on many of my older and well used CDs. I have been told that the Mag has one of the best transports ever.
I have been to my dealer who has suggested Grado RS1e for headphones, $699 and the Cambridge DAC Magic Plus for $499.
My listening tastes range from baroque through the late 1800s, small group jazz, big band, etc. I am not into current rock or metal. My interest in rock peaked in the late 60s.
I would like realism, good soundstage, openness, lack of significant coloration, etc.
Any recommendations on selection and pairing would be greatly appreciated.
Otrman