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Would love some direction on my next most valuable upgrade. I'm THINKING it's the speakers but could use some direction. My current set up is as follows:

DECK: Fluance RT85
CART: Ortofon 2M Blue (Shibata Tipped)
PRE-AMP: Musical Fidelity LX-LPS
SPEAKERS: Klipsch R-51PM

I also have a Schitt Magni Headphone Amp and a pair of Sennheiser HD6XX, but those have been just fine for when I want to go into private listening mode.

I think what I'm chasing is more soundstage and clearer presentation, my sound sometimes feels a bit bottled up and stuck between the speakers. Not sure if that would be better addressed through a deck upgrade or speakers. I'm also not keen on upgrading my deck until I can drop cash on an Ultradeck or Technics. Can I get better performance out of my Fluance? Where do you think my money would be best spent here? Thanks for the help fam!
 
Ghost said:
Would love some direction on my next most valuable upgrade. I'm THINKING it's the speakers but could use some direction. My current set up is as follows:

DECK: Fluance RT85
CART: Ortofon 2M Blue (Shibata Tipped)
PRE-AMP: Musical Fidelity LX-LPS
SPEAKERS: Klipsch R-51PM

I also have a Schitt Magni Headphone Amp and a pair of Sennheiser HD6XX, but those have been just fine for when I want to go into private listening mode.

I think what I'm chasing is more soundstage and clearer presentation, my sound sometimes feels a bit bottled up and stuck between the speakers. Not sure if that would be better addressed through a deck upgrade or speakers. I'm also not keen on upgrading my deck until I can drop cash on an Ultradeck or Technics. Can I get better performance out of my Fluance? Where do you think my money would be best spent here? Thanks for the help fam!
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Clearly speakers for me. What's your budget? You'll need an amp too.
edit: for a significant improvement on the deck you enter Ultradeck territory, less than that will likely be a side move.
 
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Ghost said:
Would love some direction on my next most valuable upgrade. I'm THINKING it's the speakers but could use some direction. My current set up is as follows:

DECK: Fluance RT85
CART: Ortofon 2M Blue (Shibata Tipped)
PRE-AMP: Musical Fidelity LX-LPS
SPEAKERS: Klipsch R-51PM

I also have a Schitt Magni Headphone Amp and a pair of Sennheiser HD6XX, but those have been just fine for when I want to go into private listening mode.

I think what I'm chasing is more soundstage and clearer presentation, my sound sometimes feels a bit bottled up and stuck between the speakers. Not sure if that would be better addressed through a deck upgrade or speakers. I'm also not keen on upgrading my deck until I can drop cash on an Ultradeck or Technics. Can I get better performance out of my Fluance? Where do you think my money would be best spent here? Thanks for the help fam!
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Yeah I agree, with a healthy budget a move to an amplifier and passive speakers is where I think you’ll get the biggest jump.

You’ll want an amp with a fixed level out to keep using the magni for your phones, a tape out is the usual output for this.
 
dansomeone said:
Haven't heard them, but the KEF Q150 bookshelf speakers are well-regarded, look cool, and Crutchfield has them for $299, that's 50% off
www.crutchfield.com

KEF Q150 (Black)

Bookshelf speakers
www.crutchfield.com www.crutchfield.com
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HiFi Guy said:
@thisunfolds or these. A steal.

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Too many options! 😂
Honestly, the black definitely looks better with everything that I currently have, but the R100s are a steal too...gonna have to read up on both and see which one I like.

Edit: I also saw Kef Q350s with a noticeable discount — @HiFi Guy what’s your opinion about these three?
 
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Question. How far do you guys have the back of your speakers sitting from your wall? What's a good distance?
 
thisunfolds said:
Too many options! 😂
Honestly, the black definitely looks better with everything that I currently have, but the R100s are a steal too...gonna have to read up on both and see which one I like.

Edit: I also saw Kef Q350s with a noticeable discount — @HiFi Guy what’s your opinion about these three?
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The R100 is from a higher series. It’s a better value, but if you don’t like the finish....
 
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