thelsuman
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Well...you guys know how it works. Started a speaker system- now "need" to upgrade. Current system consists of:
Cheap Sony DVD Player--> Harman Kardon AVR525 Receiver-->Adcom GFA 545 (II) Amplifier-->Magnepan MMG Speakers
I have moved my headphone setup (consisting mainly of a Marantz CD5001 & an Audio-gd Compass) to the bedroom. I've played around with using each of these components as a source for the speaker system, and noted that the analog conversion in both the Marantz & the Compass seem quite superior to that of the HK receiver. I'm also wondering whether the MMG's, which are notoriously power hungry, would benefit from a stronger amp (the Adcom is rated as 150 watts @ 4 ohms). Seems to me that a new DAC is in order (maybe the ubiquitous Benchmark DAC1 or an Anedio D1), but maybe upgrading the amp would yield better results. What do you guys think? Have any specific recommendations? Let's say budget of $1,000 (or a little more if REALLY justifiable).
My thoughts on the current sound: Really like the MMGs- great sound stage, but feel they can be a little harsh. Also a bit thin on the bottom end (though I knew this going in.. they only go down to 50Hz)
Possibilities:
- New DAC
- New Amp
- Subwoofer
- Room Treatments/Mods to MMGs ??
Cheap Sony DVD Player--> Harman Kardon AVR525 Receiver-->Adcom GFA 545 (II) Amplifier-->Magnepan MMG Speakers
I have moved my headphone setup (consisting mainly of a Marantz CD5001 & an Audio-gd Compass) to the bedroom. I've played around with using each of these components as a source for the speaker system, and noted that the analog conversion in both the Marantz & the Compass seem quite superior to that of the HK receiver. I'm also wondering whether the MMG's, which are notoriously power hungry, would benefit from a stronger amp (the Adcom is rated as 150 watts @ 4 ohms). Seems to me that a new DAC is in order (maybe the ubiquitous Benchmark DAC1 or an Anedio D1), but maybe upgrading the amp would yield better results. What do you guys think? Have any specific recommendations? Let's say budget of $1,000 (or a little more if REALLY justifiable).
My thoughts on the current sound: Really like the MMGs- great sound stage, but feel they can be a little harsh. Also a bit thin on the bottom end (though I knew this going in.. they only go down to 50Hz)
Possibilities:
- New DAC
- New Amp
- Subwoofer
- Room Treatments/Mods to MMGs ??