Looking for some upgrade advice

[DavidEdwinAston]

Hello.

I currently have my hifi system setup in the following way

Bluesound node n130 --> Fiio K13 R2R Dac --> Rega Elex-R --> Wharfedale Super Lintons.

The sound is good, but ive also heard some better systems.

When listening in the shop the Vincent 237 mkii amp did sound superior compared to my setup, although this amp is more expensive. I also tried with a Hegal h150 which did not sound as good as the Vincent amp. I also tried with a Yamaha A-S2200 and it was poor compared both of the other amps. Particularly the Vincent where it did shine compared to the Yamaha inparticular.

I also recently listened to Harbeth C7ES-3 XD2 speakers with the Hegal h150 and found this was not as good as my current system.

And finally I was able to listen to a friends system, he is using Tekton Perfect set speakers with a Lab 12 suara amp and pre amp set. He also had a large 35kg sub. This system sounds amazing, but is also quite a bit more expensive than where I'm at.

I'd be keen on purchasing a vincent 237 mkii amp, which I can get for $2500 new from my local dealer. But i also wondered if the money would be better spent elsewhere, like a sub, or on a different amp.

Thank you for your time to read my post and thanks for the feedback.

Regards.
Donald.

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My two REL s/2 subs are perfect for me. However, they are certainly not popular on these forums. I am in England. They may be far more expensive in New Zealand.

 

[Ruediger]

REL, SVS or KEF are all options here.

I can recommend SVS. My pair of SB1000 and a SB2000 do great.

The app is also well made.

I heard SVS is friendly and able to supply new amps should they fail sometime. That's another plus for me.

 

[DonaldSimon5000]

I have a friend who has an SVS 1000 Pro sub that i'm going to borrow and try.

 

[Power Pop 23]

I'd be keen on trying a sub.

I haven't tried any room correction, although potentially could try some things here.

I second the recommendation about licensing Dirac Live for your Bluesound N130.

Your listening space may only need the license covering 20Hz to 500Hz.

In addition to the free trial period, Dirac has occasionally offered discounts a few times a year.


Apparently Bluesound offers an approved microphone for $49

Room Calibration Kit – Bluesound

High-performance omni-directional microphone Designed and approved for Dirac Live measurements Plug & Play compatibility with all Bluesound Dirac Live Ready products Driverless operation for Windows and macOS Sensitive to full audible range (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

www.bluesound.com

I have a friend who has an SVS 1000 Pro sub that i'm going to borrow and try.

Let your friend know that you may want to borrow his sub again - to see if you need two subs instead of just one...

 

[Flaesh]

IMO and IME. Buying a measurement microphone is a sensible first step. The second is to understand what's going on and what you'd like to improve. The rest later.