Stereo Set, which amp should I choose? Cambridge CXA81, Arcam A25+ or Cambridge EXA1000

[luisfelipe_lfo]

That is the sign of a true audiophile. Spending lots of money where it doesn't count but legend says it does.

And no, not 3-5%. 0%. Another legend.

 

[Multicore]

Tough love around here, innit? But if you can suffer through to the other side you'll be in good shape. More money in your pocket, good sound, perhaps some useful features, and less chance of one day in the future discovering, to much wailing and gnashing of teeth, that you were taken in by a esoteric cult.

 

[Ropeburn]

Tough love around here, innit? But if you can suffer through to the other side you'll be in good shape. More money in your pocket, good sound, perhaps some useful features, and less chance of one day in the future discovering to much wailing and gnashing of teeth that you were taken in by a esoteric cult.

Come to the dark side, we have cookies and Electrotechnobass

 

[Multicore]

Come to the dark side, we have cookies and Electrotechnobass

We need a benediction. Who has experience writing liturgical text?

 

[Mart68]

Come to the dark side, we have cookies and Electrotechnobass

No, we're out of cookies.

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

Tough love around here, innit? But if you can suffer through to the other side you'll be in good shape. More money in your pocket, good sound, perhaps some useful features, and less chance of one day in the future discovering to much wailing and gnashing of teeth that you were taken in by a esoteric cult.

Indeed! Like a said, I've a lot to learn and unlearn.

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

Come to the dark side, we have cookies and Electrotechnobass

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

We need a benediction. Who has experience writing liturgical text?

Don't postpone the experience of beauty for an uncertain tomorrow; enjoy the sound of excellence today, so that you don't reach the end of your journey rich in possessions and poor in experiences.

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

Don't postpone the experience of beauty for an uncertain tomorrow; enjoy the sound of excellence today, so that you don't reach the end of your journey rich in possessions and poor in experiences.

Or, you could choose this one: "For what good is it for a man to accumulate all possessions, if he has never allowed his own soul to contemplate true music?"

 

[Ropeburn]

Don't postpone the experience of beauty for an uncertain tomorrow; enjoy the sound of excellence today, so that you don't reach the end of your journey rich in possessions and poor in experiences.

Not bad! You should take that to heart. We all like to nerd out over the technical side, right, it's a lot of fun. But at the end of the day it's all about blasting some good fucking music.

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

Not bad! You should take that to heart. We all like to nerd out over the technical side, right, it's a lot of fun. But at the end of the day it's all about blasting some good fucking music.

Indeed brother!

 

[Chrispy]

I want the M6si due to amp power, ~380-400W in 4 ohms and the bass management I'd control by the DAC.

I suspect the amp doesn't do 380-400w, it's max power consumption is only 680W, plus I couldn't find a bench test nor a manufacturer's spec for 4 ohm....where did you get the numbers? In any case, the difference between say 270wpc and 380wpc is all of 1.5 dB.....keep in mind it takes a doubling of power to gain just 3dB. The Wiim could be an option for bass management from what I remember, tho.

 

[Chrispy]

You are absolutely right! To be honest, last night just before I fell a sleep I was wondering: "Makes sense I spend a lot of money on an amp just to improve 3-5% on the sound quality?" So, I've realized that's not important AT ALL!

Again, thank you for open my eyes and bring me back to Earth

3-5% Not too likely that much

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

3-5% Not too likely that much

Is it less?

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

I suspect the amp doesn't do 380-400w, it's max power consumption is only 680W, plus I couldn't find a bench test nor a manufacturer's spec for 4 ohm....where did you get the numbers? In any case, the difference between say 270wpc and 380wpc is all of 1.5 dB.....keep in mind it takes a doubling of power to gain just 3dB. The Wiim could be an option for bass management from what I remember, tho.

I got this numbers on their website:

Musical Fidelity | M6si Stream Streaming Music System

M6si Stream | Streaming Music System The M6si Stream is a high-end amplifier, now with a WiiM Pro as streaming add-on....

www.musicalfidelity.com

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

Guys,

When you're goind to setup the speakers, which setup you choose: "Small" or "Large"? Crossover?

I've tested both and they sound good, however, both have pros and cons.

My POV:

Small: A less expansive soundstage, though very well-centered (vocals); more natural-sounding instruments with better separation; bass with less impact, yet more natural.

Large: A wider soundstage, though not as centered (vocals); instruments that sound less natural with less separation between them; bass with significantly more impact.

What do you prefer? I already have my answer, I just want to know your opinions.

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

Guys,

When you're goind to setup the speakers, which setup you choose: "Small" or "Large"? Crossover?

I've tested both and they sound good, however, both have pros and cons.

My POV:

Small: A less expansive soundstage, though very well-centered (vocals); more natural-sounding instruments with better separation; bass with less impact, yet more natural.

Large: A wider soundstage, though not as centered (vocals); instruments that sound less natural with less separation between them; bass with significantly more impact.

What do you prefer? I already have my answer, I just want to know your opinions.

Nobody?

 

[mglobe]

Is it less?

If you spend the money you will think it sounds much better, but you will be fooling yourself. Keep the money in your pocket, or if you must spend it somewhere, spend it on <edit> room correction.

Nobody?

Generally speaking, I would use small speakers with the R3 Metas, but I’m unclear if you are setting this on your AVR or doing it on the WIIM.

 

[luisfelipe_lfo]

If you spend the money you will think it sounds much better, but you will be fooling yourself. Keep the money in your pocket, or if you must spend it somewhere, spend it on

Generally speaking, I would use small speakers with the R3 Metas, but I’m unclear if you are setting this on your AVR or doing it on the WIIM.

I’m setting in my Denon

 

[mglobe]

I’m setting in my Denon

I would set to small, and try different crossover frequencies from 60 to 100. Ideally, your should get REW (free software), a UMIK 1, and measure the frequency response at each crossover. With that you could also experiment with the level for the sub. Others know more than I on this subject. It’s not all that difficult to do though if you are so inclined.