Hi, I would like to ask for your advice.
I have two vintage systems, and what can I do to make them modern.
System 1
Marantz sr4300 6.1
Marantz CD53
System 2
Onkyo tx-ds575x 5.1
Onkyo 7211 CD
System 3
Aiyima 07 with std power adapter
I've already made some steps for the future.
The whole cabling for me is satisfying.
The original concept was to have a home theater, yet I have time only for listening to some music. Therefore I divided the speaker system 3.0 and 2.0
I have external DACs AQDF Cobalt and the E1DA 9038D.
I can stream music via our AppleTVs.
I updated my main speakers' crossover, which became quite good.
I am not obsessed with the number of speakers.
I also have plans for a turntable, sub as well.
I think the only thing I am missing is the HDMI connection.
My problem is that such things are more expensive now than 20 years ago, and they may not sound any better. I believe we don't need to spend 1000 $€ to make our beloved system enjoyable.
If I buy anything, I only want something better, but there is no guarantee that I will make a good decision.
Shall I go forward get rid of the amps? I will sell the Cobalt for a starter.
Or do an update/modding on them? or mod only the CD players and get a new AVR with the Aiyima?
I have two vintage systems, and what can I do to make them modern.
System 1
Marantz sr4300 6.1
Marantz CD53
System 2
Onkyo tx-ds575x 5.1
Onkyo 7211 CD
System 3
Aiyima 07 with std power adapter
I've already made some steps for the future.
The whole cabling for me is satisfying.
The original concept was to have a home theater, yet I have time only for listening to some music. Therefore I divided the speaker system 3.0 and 2.0
I have external DACs AQDF Cobalt and the E1DA 9038D.
I can stream music via our AppleTVs.
I updated my main speakers' crossover, which became quite good.
I am not obsessed with the number of speakers.
I also have plans for a turntable, sub as well.
I think the only thing I am missing is the HDMI connection.
My problem is that such things are more expensive now than 20 years ago, and they may not sound any better. I believe we don't need to spend 1000 $€ to make our beloved system enjoyable.
If I buy anything, I only want something better, but there is no guarantee that I will make a good decision.
Shall I go forward get rid of the amps? I will sell the Cobalt for a starter.
Or do an update/modding on them? or mod only the CD players and get a new AVR with the Aiyima?