This has probably been asked before, but there is an information overload when performing a search on the matter:
I am currently set with the following setup:
- Stax L300 ltd (unmodified)
- Stax SRM-353x
- SP1000 as a source
I do get
marvellous results especially at this price-point, but this being a hobby I like to explore if there is more.
What I particularly like about this set is the neutral but well extended bass which growls and vibrates and never is bloated and the extremely quick and resolved highs that never get harsh or annoying. I also enjoy the weight of the mids provided by this setup.
I do, however, feel there could be more width in the soundstage which at times feels small and does not allow for pinpoint positioning of instruments.
My budget is not unlimited, but there might be room for one improvement.
Do you think I should
a.) go for a high-end solid state amplifier, e.g. the KGSSHV? The 353x drives the L300 ltd to ridiculous levels and I listen to it set to about 9 o'clock. Is there an improvement to be expected with a high end AMP?
b.) go for the SR-009. I do like me some neutral and analytical sound sometimes. Not harsh, but clear. I did enjoy the RAAL SR1R, too. But that, for now, seems unreasonable
What do you think? Is there room left to improve on my l300 ltd with another AMP?
Can my 353x handle the 009 and still perform better than the l300 ltd?