NatDeroxL7
New Head-Fier
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First post here. I'm no longer finding enough time to enjoy playing a loud and massive guitar rig, so I sold my guitar rig and am focusing on enjoying listening to professionals perform music rather than play it myself poorly.
I'd say I spend maybe 75% of my time listening to music 'out loud' and 25% on headphones.
My setup is:
Headphone: iMac -> NuForce Icon HD (USB) -> Beyerdynamic DT770 32 Ohm
Out Loud: Same -> Same (Pre-Amp RCA Out) -> Onkyo TX-8211 (kinda Gettin old) -> Bose 301s + Polk PSW125 Subwoofer
Should I do speakers next? Ditch the Onkyo and just get a straight up power amp since the NuForce does Pre-Amp duties?
I'm liking the reviews of the KEF Q300s.
If I just upgrade to another integrated, like a Marantz PM6004, do I keep the integrated's volume at 100% and control with the NuForce or leave the NuForce at 100% and control with the Marantz?
One thing I never use is the Radio, I do not need a 'Reciever', unless the reciever is actually offering better sound than a similar priced integrated or power amp.
My Budget for one or both is $1350. Or, if the Onkyo is 'good enough' compared to a modern $500-$700 integrated or power amp, then I could go all in on the speakers.
If I wen't all-in on one component, I would have a similar budget in the next month or so for the other component, once my last piece of guitar equipment sells.
Is worth looking for used products online?
Thanks!
Nate
I'd say I spend maybe 75% of my time listening to music 'out loud' and 25% on headphones.
My setup is:
Headphone: iMac -> NuForce Icon HD (USB) -> Beyerdynamic DT770 32 Ohm
Out Loud: Same -> Same (Pre-Amp RCA Out) -> Onkyo TX-8211 (kinda Gettin old) -> Bose 301s + Polk PSW125 Subwoofer
Should I do speakers next? Ditch the Onkyo and just get a straight up power amp since the NuForce does Pre-Amp duties?
I'm liking the reviews of the KEF Q300s.
If I just upgrade to another integrated, like a Marantz PM6004, do I keep the integrated's volume at 100% and control with the NuForce or leave the NuForce at 100% and control with the Marantz?
One thing I never use is the Radio, I do not need a 'Reciever', unless the reciever is actually offering better sound than a similar priced integrated or power amp.
My Budget for one or both is $1350. Or, if the Onkyo is 'good enough' compared to a modern $500-$700 integrated or power amp, then I could go all in on the speakers.
If I wen't all-in on one component, I would have a similar budget in the next month or so for the other component, once my last piece of guitar equipment sells.
Is worth looking for used products online?
Thanks!
Nate