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Hi everyone.
I have just started my journey in the world of hi-fi. I am an experienced audio engineer, so it’s strange for me asking for audio advice, but I am seriously baffled!
I am already familiar with high end speakers/ flat audio when mixing in studios, but I think I want a warm mid and warm highs and deep bass, rather then everything being incredibly clear.
Turntable:
I have been given an old customised 1976 Rotel RP-5300 direct drive turntable with high end RCA cables wired into it, with a Shure m75ed stylus.
Speakers:
I have also been given a pair of Acoustic Research Ar18BX which has a fairly flat/neutral sound to them. Good stereo separation, and nice upper mids, and highs. The bass is a little lacking unfortunately. I think this is wear the problem lies, the cheap amp I have been given. I want a more warmer sound from the speakers and better bass.
Amp:
I have a cheap Sony TA-FE330r. Not a bad amp, punchy mids but highs are a bit brittle, decent phono stage but I definitely need to upgrade! I don’t want to spend too much, and I know your going to be like why! But I want to buy a vintage amp rather then new to start out don’t judge me. Under £350.
Things to consider:
I have a Nagoaka MP-200 needle on the way, and a Schiit Mani phono preamp coming I’ve heard that these combined will give me even more balance. I just need some help with the amp!
I was looking at getting either the Audiolab 8000a, or Nad 3020, or Cyrus 2. I hear the Audiolab is the best in clarity and separation. I like the sound of that, but I am scared it’s going to be flat/cold sounding like what I am already familiar with considering the Mani preamp is already cold sounding. So my question is would it be better to get the Nad or Cyrus for a bit more warmth but still a great balance? I don’t want to jeopardise clarity to much though and have a muddy sound.
Does anyone have experience with the Ar18BX speakers and perhaps one of these amps? Maybe even the mani preamp and nagoaka needle!! Please help me decide.
Thanks
I have just started my journey in the world of hi-fi. I am an experienced audio engineer, so it’s strange for me asking for audio advice, but I am seriously baffled!
I am already familiar with high end speakers/ flat audio when mixing in studios, but I think I want a warm mid and warm highs and deep bass, rather then everything being incredibly clear.
Turntable:
I have been given an old customised 1976 Rotel RP-5300 direct drive turntable with high end RCA cables wired into it, with a Shure m75ed stylus.
Speakers:
I have also been given a pair of Acoustic Research Ar18BX which has a fairly flat/neutral sound to them. Good stereo separation, and nice upper mids, and highs. The bass is a little lacking unfortunately. I think this is wear the problem lies, the cheap amp I have been given. I want a more warmer sound from the speakers and better bass.
Amp:
I have a cheap Sony TA-FE330r. Not a bad amp, punchy mids but highs are a bit brittle, decent phono stage but I definitely need to upgrade! I don’t want to spend too much, and I know your going to be like why! But I want to buy a vintage amp rather then new to start out don’t judge me. Under £350.
Things to consider:
I have a Nagoaka MP-200 needle on the way, and a Schiit Mani phono preamp coming I’ve heard that these combined will give me even more balance. I just need some help with the amp!
I was looking at getting either the Audiolab 8000a, or Nad 3020, or Cyrus 2. I hear the Audiolab is the best in clarity and separation. I like the sound of that, but I am scared it’s going to be flat/cold sounding like what I am already familiar with considering the Mani preamp is already cold sounding. So my question is would it be better to get the Nad or Cyrus for a bit more warmth but still a great balance? I don’t want to jeopardise clarity to much though and have a muddy sound.
Does anyone have experience with the Ar18BX speakers and perhaps one of these amps? Maybe even the mani preamp and nagoaka needle!! Please help me decide.
Thanks