Hey all. I'm currently running a very basic setup. The things is, it sounds really good to my ears. Not a bad place to be after shelling out maybe $400. However, I'm the type of person that can literally cry or have some other extreme reaction to music I like. If I was on a desert island music would be my first wish even if I was starving. I have a new job and my disposable income is decent. I want moar. I want to be blown away.
Current setup:
1. Schitt modi 2
2. NAD 2200
3. Klipsch KG 5.2
4. Old Onkyo receiver as pre-amp
5. Basically listening aptx all the time - I will not want to get a dedicated digital player or connect directly. Any upgrades need to eventually include a streamer. I'm willing to run cat 6 cables but I don't think I need to. I will never go to CDs and my record collection is large but Tidal or Spotify will be 99.5% of my music.
My budget to move forward is about $2500 US. I'm open to spending it all on one component.
My listening consists of classical, house music, and head voice vocals. Good vocals is huge to me. The bass I get from the Klipsch is more than enough. I have a fairly large room but the shape is really wonky. I believe what I like is the "front of your seat" listening. The Klipsch horns seem to be something that suits my taste (although I tiny bit harsh at times, but willing to deal for detail). The detail is good but I don't know what "better" detail sounds like. I feel like I would like it.
If I was to describe what I want in a system:
1. Soundstage and imaging. I love to feel "there" and not have a wall of sound. This is what I feel like I lack the most.
2. Detail. Especially vocals or the pluck of a Spanish guitar string. I get off on it. If I hear something annoying like the chair scraping during a live classical concert I actually like it. The inhale of breath during Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek makes me very happy.
These may be fighting each other. I don't know enough yet. Also, I know that the room has a lot to do with it. My room is a thick L. I'm stuck with this room. It's large and has vaulted ceiling. Seems like I'm screwed.
Help!!!
P.S. what I've been considering.
1. A dedicated streamer. The Yamaha is in the front running for only $350.
2. Forte III speakers if I can pick them up for $2500 used.
3. PeachTree integrated amp.
4. Rega Aethos if I push my budget
5. NAD M10 - Canadians took r jerbs.
6. Loud is good. As loud as it takes to hear everything.
Hey all. I'm currently running a very basic setup. The things is, it sounds really good to my ears. Not a bad place to be after shelling out maybe $400. However, I'm the type of person that can literally cry or have some other extreme reaction to music I like. If I was on a desert island music would be my first wish even if I was starving. I have a new job and my disposable income is decent. I want moar. I want to be blown away.
Current setup:
1. Schitt modi 2
2. NAD 2200
3. Klipsch KG 5.2
4. Old Onkyo receiver as pre-amp
5. Basically listening aptx all the time - I will not want to get a dedicated digital player or connect directly. Any upgrades need to eventually include a streamer. I'm willing to run cat 6 cables but I don't think I need to. I will never go to CDs and my record collection is large but Tidal or Spotify will be 99.5% of my music.
My budget to move forward is about $2500 US. I'm open to spending it all on one component.
My listening consists of classical, house music, and head voice vocals. Good vocals is huge to me. The bass I get from the Klipsch is more than enough. I have a fairly large room but the shape is really wonky. I believe what I like is the "front of your seat" listening. The Klipsch horns seem to be something that suits my taste (although I tiny bit harsh at times, but willing to deal for detail). The detail is good but I don't know what "better" detail sounds like. I feel like I would like it.
If I was to describe what I want in a system:
1. Soundstage and imaging. I love to feel "there" and not have a wall of sound. This is what I feel like I lack the most.
2. Detail. Especially vocals or the pluck of a Spanish guitar string. I get off on it. If I hear something annoying like the chair scraping during a live classical concert I actually like it. The inhale of breath during Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek makes me very happy.
These may be fighting each other. I don't know enough yet. Also, I know that the room has a lot to do with it. My room is a thick L. I'm stuck with this room. It's large and has vaulted ceiling. Seems like I'm screwed.
Help!!!
P.S. what I've been considering.
1. A dedicated streamer. The Yamaha is in the front running for only $350.
2. Forte III speakers if I can pick them up for $2500 used.
3. PeachTree integrated amp.
4. Rega Aethos if I push my budget
5. NAD M10 - Canadians took r jerbs.
6. Loud is good. As loud as it takes to hear everything.