Upgrade path suggestions
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Upgrade path suggestions
Hi all,
was wondering if I could gain some assistance from your collective knowledge on the most logical NVA upgrade path.
I have an NVA AP30 amp I purchased in the late 80's which has stead me in good stead all these years and still love.
I now mainly listen to music via online streaming services via my Audiolab M-Dac Mk1 and have recently upgraded all connections to SSP and wondered which path would further enhance my listening pleasure in order of best musical gain to cost ratio.
Please be patient with me as I'm new to this forum stuff but your views,suggestions and opinions would be gratefully received.
was wondering if I could gain some assistance from your collective knowledge on the most logical NVA upgrade path.
I have an NVA AP30 amp I purchased in the late 80's which has stead me in good stead all these years and still love.
I now mainly listen to music via online streaming services via my Audiolab M-Dac Mk1 and have recently upgraded all connections to SSP and wondered which path would further enhance my listening pleasure in order of best musical gain to cost ratio.
Please be patient with me as I'm new to this forum stuff but your views,suggestions and opinions would be gratefully received.
NVA AP30, A40, M600, P90sa MKIII, BMU, Cube3 LS5 & SSP
Roksan Xerxes, Arcam CD73, Allo Digione Signature & USB Signature
RME ADI-2 DAC FS & Audiolab M-Dac Mk1
Roksan Xerxes, Arcam CD73, Allo Digione Signature & USB Signature
RME ADI-2 DAC FS & Audiolab M-Dac Mk1
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Re: Upgrade path suggestions
Cubettes / cubes ?
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Denon DP47f; AT-VM95SH
GL-59; ARB uni pivot; AT- Signet
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
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Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
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Denon DP47f; AT-VM95SH
GL-59; ARB uni pivot; AT- Signet
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
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Re: Upgrade path suggestions
I was surprised with the improvements gained by changing from LS2 to LS5 speaker cable - and I was a bit sceptical about cable effects.
LP12, Ittok, DV10X5, Phono2(twin supply), P50SA , Art Audio Quintet, LS5, SSC, Rega Ela mk1
Sony cdp xb930, Alessandro ms1
Sony cdp xb930, Alessandro ms1
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Re: Upgrade path suggestions
Try a BMU - could be an ear opener depending on the quality of your mains.
LS6 speaker cables are superb, imo.
LS6 speaker cables are superb, imo.
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Re: Upgrade path suggestions
I also have an 80's metal-case NVA pre/power amp which is still going strong. However I was seriously impressed by the sonic improvements gained by renewing the set to P50sa and Mk2 A40 monoblocks.
Cable upgrades are also a must with NVA, but a newer version amp will help.
Cable upgrades are also a must with NVA, but a newer version amp will help.
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VinylPro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo
DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: Cube2 - SSP - LS6+ Sabaj A10a {x2)
Little Bear MC2 + AQ NightHawk
Downstairs:
VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
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Re: Upgrade path suggestions
Thanks for the replies everyone.
NVA AP30, A40, M600, P90sa MKIII, BMU, Cube3 LS5 & SSP
Roksan Xerxes, Arcam CD73, Allo Digione Signature & USB Signature
RME ADI-2 DAC FS & Audiolab M-Dac Mk1
Roksan Xerxes, Arcam CD73, Allo Digione Signature & USB Signature
RME ADI-2 DAC FS & Audiolab M-Dac Mk1
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Re: Upgrade path suggestions
Cables! Huge improvements as you go up the range. Interconnects first then speaker cable. Keep the old stuff handy and go back to it after a week or so. You'll be shocked
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Re: Upgrade path suggestions
I recently replaced my LS1 with some secondhand LS5. Everything sounds so musical now and I didn't think it wasn't before!
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Re: Upgrade path suggestions
Very good advice for a start,it made quite a difference for me...OrangeFixie wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 10:10 pm I recently replaced my LS1 with some secondhand LS5. Everything sounds so musical now and I didn't think it wasn't before!
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Re: Upgrade path suggestions
Any chance of you giving a serious trial to speakers that aren't tiny budget 2 way ported speakers?