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Speaker upgrade opinions
Unfortunately, I have not been able to audition any different speakers lately.
My health has SUCKED! If anyone can just give me a quick opinion on which way to go . I have a Conrad Johnson ART 27A amp and concerned that it may not be the proper amp for a higher end of speakers. From the comments I have read on the forum, I am interested in the following pre-owned and in no particular order: Wilson Audio MAXX series 3 Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage Canton Reference 3K The Wilsons are the most expensive (almost double the price) and the other two are fairly close in price. I currently have a set of Aerial Acoustics 20T V1 in Danish rosewood, which sound great and are beautiful, but I think speakers may be my next step up. I really need to audition them, but any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Fred |
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Your CJ ART27 amp is very much a high-end amp.
While at the opposite end of the size spectrum, my Canton Ref 9K speakers sounded their best with tubes. That being said, not sure if 36wpc is enough for the MAXX, but you could ask what folks think in the Wilson forum here. Same with the other two speakers you mention. Ask in that particular forum.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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I didn't intend to say the CJ amp ART 27A was not a high end amp. It definitely is. I meant it is not a high WPC amp, and may not properly drive less efficient speakers. I know my Aerials are efficient and sound great, but I always wonder which would be the next step to upgrade the sound quality. I don't normally listen to extremely loud wall cracking music, but sometimes I do crank it up. I want to try and visit a couple dealers that are about 90 minutes drive each way. They carry Wilson and several other brands of speakers. Thanks! |
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Or, keep your amp, and get a pair of the new MoFi SourcePoint 10s and an Altaira system. I heard the SourcePoint 10s for 4 hours on Saturday, and Andrew has hit another home run.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 01-23-2023 at 09:29 PM. |
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FYI: Music Direct/MOFI is offering a free 30 day audition of the MOFI SourcePoint 10 and they will cover the shipping.
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Andrew Jones, ‘nuff said!
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Made in China. Too much said.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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Quality is the result of HOW things are made, not WHERE.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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