Upgrading help needed

Posted by: alex95 on 09 December 2002

My system is Arcam Alpha 7SE cdp, Nait 5, Castle Isis speakers. Can spend around £600 each on new speakers and cd.
Since putting the Nait in my system it has unbalanced it. Was using Alpha 6 amp, nice smooth sound but poor bass. The Nait improved the bass but silibance, grainy treble and some harshness can be heard now.
Was thinking of 2nd hand Sugden CD21, Roksan Caspian and a pair of PMC TB2 as I auditioned them with the Nait, nice clarity and definition.
Would welcome comments and advice on the above equipment. Oh wires are Chord Cobra and Rumour 4.
Posted on: 09 December 2002 by shinpad
The cd3.5 is a great player and you can get them for around the money you want to spend (I recently sold mine for £600). I would improve your source as much as you can and then see if you still have the same problem with grainy treble and harshness.
I've often been surprised by how good an "average" pair of speakers can sound when being fed by a good source.

good luck

Graham