A modest system, but picked with care, and enjoyed immensely on a daily basis.
I've purchased British components carrying good reviews. Minimalist and bang-for-the-buck all the way, I guess. Life is complicated enough as is.
I've not had a chance to listen to reference systems, but to my ears this little setup throws a detailed, spatial soundstage with beautiful air.
Love it when a well-produced mix projects and recedes, and you get all the small incidental sounds as well as a tangible feel of the instruments. I'm a sucker for detail and air.
I'd like to hear suggestions from you knowledgeable people - any obvious steps to improve the sound without breaking the bank?
great clean system. may i ask where you purchased those speaker stands? they look like epos, but are narrower at the top, which is a really nice touch. thank you.
Hi. I'm a South African currently living in Oz but speant the last 2 years in Copenhagen. I must say, your public library system is the best in the world, with a bigger music selection than any record store I've ever been in. I ripped about 400 cd while I was there, bless them. Funilly enough I store them exactly as you do, in boxes on the floor with alphabetical cardboard dividers seperating the plastic sleeves. Easy to transport that way.
Dont know what I could advise, other than obviously treating first relection points on side walls, floor and ceiling. DIY bass traps are also hugely beneficial. Re rack, I think its better as is, or on a granite slate, rather that having them raised if they are to stay between the speakers. Will mess with imiging a bit otherwise. cheers
For no money you can put a slab of marble or granite underneath your exposures. This will eliminate at least some of the vibrations damaging the sound.
The speakers *are* actually toed-in. It's the camera's lens distortion that makes them look askew. Yeah, I should get a rack... It would be nice to get a small one, 3 shelves max.
Very nice system, what do you listen to? have you considered an audio rack to put the amp and cd player on? Also, if I were you I would slightly turn both speakers "inwards" just a little bit this will definetely improve imaging by them directly facing you at your listening position.