Hi Everyone
I got some great advice on this forum a few years ago when I was upgrading my first system and am hoping you can help me out again. I have a set-up I enjoy at the moment but am wondering what it might cost me to take it up a level and if anybody has recommendations for specific models to consider. I currently have:
Speakers: Monitor Audio Bronze 2
Turntable: Pro-ject Carbon Debut DC
Preamp for turntable: Pro-ject Phono Box MM
CD Player: Nad C541i
Amp: Nad C320BEE
The speakers and turntable I bought new and I'm still happy with those. I picked up the pair of nads (!) for a song on eBay about 5 or 6 years ago. I've been really lucky with them so far and enjoy the sound, but I'm thinking it may be time to upgrade soon (as surely they can't last forever!?)
I'm listen mainly to jazz and have a decent CD and Vinyl collection. I do have a Chromecast audio to stream to if I want, but 95% of the time it's physical media I'm playing.
It's hard to compare old and new gear sometimes, and I could just wait until something dies. However, if I choose to upgrade before then, I'd like to improve the setup rather than get like-for-like replacements. Consequently, I'm wondering what I'd have to spend to step up in quality from the amp and CD player and which brands/models should I be considering?
Thanks in advance guys and any and all advice will be welcomed.
I got some great advice on this forum a few years ago when I was upgrading my first system and am hoping you can help me out again. I have a set-up I enjoy at the moment but am wondering what it might cost me to take it up a level and if anybody has recommendations for specific models to consider. I currently have:
Speakers: Monitor Audio Bronze 2
Turntable: Pro-ject Carbon Debut DC
Preamp for turntable: Pro-ject Phono Box MM
CD Player: Nad C541i
Amp: Nad C320BEE
The speakers and turntable I bought new and I'm still happy with those. I picked up the pair of nads (!) for a song on eBay about 5 or 6 years ago. I've been really lucky with them so far and enjoy the sound, but I'm thinking it may be time to upgrade soon (as surely they can't last forever!?)
I'm listen mainly to jazz and have a decent CD and Vinyl collection. I do have a Chromecast audio to stream to if I want, but 95% of the time it's physical media I'm playing.
It's hard to compare old and new gear sometimes, and I could just wait until something dies. However, if I choose to upgrade before then, I'd like to improve the setup rather than get like-for-like replacements. Consequently, I'm wondering what I'd have to spend to step up in quality from the amp and CD player and which brands/models should I be considering?
Thanks in advance guys and any and all advice will be welcomed.