New speakers to match Musical Fidelity M61 amp

[peter haynes]

Hello all

Looking for advice on floorstanding speakers to go with MF 6i amp.

A few months ago I replaced my old damaged speakers with Dali Zensor 5's - then a month ago splashed out on MF 6i amp - was next going to replace Marantz cd63 mk 2 KI sig cd player, but consensus seems to be that the speakers need to be replaced next (advice on how to tell wife 2 month old speakers no good also appreciated !!)

Going to have to sell/trade in Dali's to help pay for new speakers - total budget incl trade in is prob £1k max

Listen to all sorts of music but generally rock - Zep, Sabbath, Wildhearts, rammstein etc etc(see my welcome entry for more)

Thanks for any help and advice you can give me folks

Peter

[Macca]

What was wrong with the Dali's? What is it they do that you don't you like?
Does it have to be new speakers or would you consider used?

[struth]

would think the dalis would be good with the mf6. might need a bit of room at the back to get the best out of them though

[Macca]

would think the dalis would be good with the mf6. might need a bit of room at the back to get the best out of them though

That's what Peter has already and he's not keen on it.

[struth]

yeh i was trying to find out why i guess as they should work. just thought the bass might be the problem and giving them more air might improve them. dat was all

[Macca]

I see, apologies. Anyway they look pretty capable especially for the money asked (£550). Given musical choice I would want something altogether 'beefier' speaker-wise, I think. Not sure what that would be brand new for a grand though, which is why I asked about second-hand. With the exception of a few models like Tannoy DC, big speakers are like big cars you can get them pretty cheap on the used market.

[DSJR]

That godawful CD player MUST go - scrappy 'HiFi' sounding thing :trust me:

You're losing so much music in that player. My policy is to avoid ANYTHING that 'KI' has had a hand in. He's certainly no guru IMO, whatever kind of impression he created as he used to waft round audio shows with fawning acolytes in tow...

[peter haynes]

Thanks for responses folks - I just dont think the Dalis are quite up to the new amp - the cd player will go next year. I am all for a good pair of second hand speakers.
Cheers
Peter

[peter haynes]

Hi Dave
Agreed- it will go but I think a change of speakers first
Cheers
Peter

[peter haynes]

Thanks Martin
I am more than happy with second hand
Peter