Jimbos Audio ramblings

[Jimbo]

So the work on my second system is now complete but resulted in me scraping most of my old system apart from my Spendor SP2 speakers.

Final result is Wiim Pro Plus used as a streamer into Rega Elex MK 4 using the Rega internal DAC and turntable is now the Project Debut Pro with Pick it Pro cartridge into Spendor SP2 speakers which have now had new tweeters fitted.

How does it sound. Well I wish I had bought this system years ago. It is superb. Streaming Qobuz via the Wiim into the Rega Dac is very very good indeed but the Project Debut Pro via the Rega Elex Mk4 sounds equally as good. It is very hard to choose between them.

I am more than pleased with how things have turned out and big thanks to Dave for recommending the Rega amp which is at the heart of the system. It is so good I am actually thinking of one of the bigger Rega amps for my main system.

Budget for main system is considerably more so I am looking for a powerful Integrated amp initially and have a few on my list to try.

Chord Ultima Integrated
Quad Platina Integrated
Rega Aethos
Hegel H400

My attention will then turn to upgrading DAC and speakers possibly although both will be tricky as they are both extremely good but I have a few ideas. My turntable will not be upgraded apart from a new cartridge maybe a 2M Black LVB or Hana ML.

First of the Big amps is going to be evaluated in my system next week!

[Macca]

Crikey, that Chord amp is £8.5K!

[Tim]

Streaming Qobuz via the Wiim into the Rega Dac is very very good indeed

As a fellow WiiM owner who also streams Qobuz into a Rega Elex MK4, I have to wholeheartedly agree, it sounds extremely good indeed. I’m very pleased too.

[Gazjam]

As a fellow WiiM owner who also streams Qobuz into a Rega Elex MK4, I have to wholeheartedly agree, it sounds extremely good indeed. I’m very pleased too.

Yup

Big spend, important to get it right.
Great that James is hearing different options.

[Jimbo]

As a fellow WiiM owner who also streams Qobuz into a Rega Elex MK4, I have to wholeheartedly agree, it sounds extremely good indeed. I’m very pleased too.

Yes great combination.

[Jimbo]

Crikey, that Chord amp is £8.5K!

Gotta aim high Martin if I want to get a noticeable improvement in my system.

[Macca]

Gotta aim high Martin if I want to get a noticeable improvement in my system.

Lots of options with that kind of budget. Yamaha A-S3200? Not that I would, but it's better looking than those on your list IMO.

Rotel Michi X5 is another alternative.

Hegel I just don't get. Crazy expensive even though made in China, so-so spec, boring to look at.

[Pigmy Pony]

Bit cheaper than the Chord. Also available in black.

[Jimbo]

Bit cheaper than the Chord. Also available in black.

Is that on your wish list Steve?

[Pigmy Pony]

Oh yes Been a MF fanboy since my Elektra E100 30 years ago. Though if I was spending that kind of money I'd be daft not to look at all options, as you are doing.