Budget??


"Mike O'Sullivan" wrote in message
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I've been using a pair of Spendor BC1s for near on 30 years, and like the
sound a lot. However, I've been considering an upgrade. What speakers
should
I consider which would provide me with a worthwhile improvement.

BTW, I also use a REL Stentor sub-woofer for added bass output.

Grateful for any suggestions.

"Mike O'Sullivan" wrote in message
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"Jon Leech" wrote in message
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Budget??

Well I like the BC1 sound, so the question really is how much would I have
to pay to get a significant improvement, and what speakers should I look
at?

I listened to a pair of Monitor Audio Gold Reference 10's a few months back,
and was very impressed with the sound that came out of them. I eventually
bought a pair of Monitor Audio Gold Reference 20's (floorstanders) as I
wanted the bass, but if you're using a sub as well, then the Gold Reference
10's might be worth an audition.

FWIW, I'm running my GR20's from a Denon AVC-A11SR Home Cinema amp, using a
Marantz CD6000 KI signature CD player as my CD source, and I can't tell any
difference between mine and my mates setup with Linn Pre-Power amps, Marantz
CD63 and new Spendor S8's..

Cheers,
Jon

RE Clock kit. I have a CD-11 LE, £2500 in the mid 90s the clock fitted is
just a simple chip. I added the LC Audio clock and it made a definite
improvement to all aspects of the sound. If you have an old CD player it is
definitely worth getting it done.

Regards Richard
"Jon Leech" wrote in message
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"Tim S Kemp" wrote in message
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FWIW, I'm running my GR20's from a Denon AVC-A11SR Home Cinema amp,
using
a
Marantz CD6000 KI signature CD player as my CD source, and I can't
tell
any
difference between mine and my mates setup with Linn Pre-Power amps,
Marantz
CD63 and new Spendor S8's..

OK I'll try again (hit send too early...)

Is that an original CD63? I'm still using one with a big old technics
amp,
Monitor Audio Bronze 2, and an ASW-100 and keep thinking "It's the
oldest
bit, change it" but can't find anything that will pursuade me to change,
except maybe dumping the lot for a Linn Classik (or Classik Movie).


Sorry, didn't mean a CD63, don't know why I put that :-s

He's using an old (10 year ish) Marantz CD10, the huge bulky one that
weights about 20kg. Keeps threatening to get one of these CD clock
upgrades, though I'm sceptical about any benefits...

Again, to my ears, my £250 (street price) CD6000KI sounds as good as the
CD10, which cost £1000 10 years ago. Don't know whether that means that
performance/pound is increasing, or that I just can't tell the difference
(though my hearing is fine)... either way... I'm happy.

Demo'd a Marantz CD6000 OSE and didn't like it at all, very harsh. Demo'd
an Arcam at similar money and also was not impressed. Tried the 6000KI
and
was blown away Hell of a lot of player for £250.

Cheers,
Jon