Need suggestions on Amp upgrade from Exposure 3010S2 Pre/Power combination

[Miany]

First thought is you need to give them more space around them. Second thought is - there really isn't much more space available. You should consider treating the first reflection points and pull them out in the room a bit.

Thanks Man.. Point noted... Need to put some reflection panels and bass traps in the corners as well... will be doing that after Yggy arrives...

 

[malvai]

Miany, put a thicker curtain. Your imaging will improve immediately...


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[prem]

Miany, try removing the glass shelves and replacing them with hardwood shelves. My suspicion is there is some ringing which is messing up with the imaging. Also if a rug is not there, have one between the speakers and the listening position.

 

[Her Master's Voice]

Rule of thumb: heavy damping and diffusion in front of your listening chair and around the stereo, light and reflective behind you. Works in most rooms.

 

[Miany]

After a long hunt for an improvement in the amplification department, finally i decided to take the active route.. i took a leap of faith and went for SCM 19 Active floorstanders.. only backing up for the decision was the reviews in the internet.

Partnered it with an ATC CA2 Preamp (I got this from an FM..a real gentleman whom i felt should not be bargained with and who seemed to have taken great care of his equipment.. Man.. it was a pleasure dealing with you!!).

Now.. to the more important aspect.. the sound..well...its MAGIC... Such sharp imaging and depth and the sheer black background to the music is just amazing...Only listened to couple of hours today and i can already make out improvements mentioned.. The speakers need atleast 100 hours of burn in before reaching its true potential.. I have similar experience with the SCM 19 passive speakers...

I did some room acoustics as well before buying these active speakers..

- installed bass traps...
- placed absorption panels in reflection points.
- some heavy curtaining for the windows as well..

These changes made a major improvement even when i was using the passive setup...

Now time to bug you guys more...need a good CD transport with AES/EBU output that can be connected to my Yggy... max budget is 1.5lakhs.. Please let me know your suggestions...

 

[rikhav]

After a long hunt for an improvement in the amplification department, finally i decided to take the active route.. i took a leap of faith and went for SCM 19 Active floorstanders.. only backing up for the decision was the reviews in the internet.

Partnered it with an ATC CA2 Preamp (I got this from an FM..a real gentleman whom i felt should not be bargained with and who seemed to have taken great care of his equipment.. Man.. it was a pleasure dealing with you!!).

Now.. to the more important aspect.. the sound..well...its MAGIC... Such sharp imaging and depth and the sheer black background to the music is just amazing...Only listened to couple of hours today and i can already make out improvements mentioned.. The speakers need atleast 100 hours of burn in before reaching its true potential.. I have similar experience with the SCM 19 passive speakers...

I did some room acoustics as well before buying these active speakers..

- installed bass traps...
- placed absorption panels in reflection points.
- some heavy curtaining for the windows as well..

These changes made a major improvement even when i was using the passive setup...

Now time to bug you guys more...need a good CD transport with AES/EBU output that can be connected to my Yggy... max budget is 1.5lakhs.. Please let me know your suggestions...

FM nature lover has a acoustic portrait transport for sale which has an AES/EBU out
Not sure if he is ready to sell transport separately as he has a matching dac too for sale

Please contact him for more info

 

[Miany]

FM nature lover has a acoustic portrait transport for sale which has an AES/EBU out
Not sure if he is ready to sell transport separately as he has a matching dac too for sale

Please contact him for more info

As of now, i am considering something new..again.. if something is available in my mentioned budget... Thanks for the information anyway...

 

[mpw]

Congratulations. .

Please do post mandatory pictures

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[Miany]

Got a slightly used NAD M5 Masters CD/SACD player (condition is 10/10) with the help of an FM. Using that as a transport (AES/EBU) to my Yggy.. Performance is awesome!!

Another surprise was the analog performance of the M5. It is really good.. But Yggy is superior in some finer aspects and hence i am using M5 as a transport alone. For example, while listening to "Blue Mind" from "Anne Bison", i could feel much more weight to Anne's voice in Yggy. As for the soundstage and depth, M5 came pretty close, though Yggy was superior. I am sure i will find more differences if i do some serious listening. But at this price point (i believe it was retailing close to 1.75 lakhs when launched), it is tough to beat. Mind you, it also plays SACD!!

I feel SACD through M5 vs Hi-Res through Yggy would be a great comparison.

 

[Miany]

Some pics attached...