For the AR speakers I'm guessing the Hafler would be a better way to control and provide force than with a tube unit. My opinion would be to start with the CD player, if cd's and not vinyl are your source and try out different CD playters... 1k could get you a used Rega Saturn or other(s). I personally would explore very good cables, speaker and interconnect and power before plunking 1K down on an amp mod... also I happen to like AR's, I have a pair of AR 11's I'm playing right now but they are not super high resolution/detail/imaging/"space" champs like other more modern speakers and may not benefit from $1K mod. Just my 2cents.
What is your experience with Muscial Concept Mods?
I recently purchased a Hafler 200 amp used and was thinking of having Musical Concepts do their Signature mod on the unit. However, it will be around $1K and I am concerned since I will not know how the modified unit will sound. Two questions: (1) What do members think of Musical Concepts Signature Hafler Mods and/or think of Musical Concepts mods? (2) Would I be better off buying a used SS or tube amp of of Audiogon for $1K. If so what would you recommend?
I have AR 2ax speakers, sound value pre-amp (older tube pre-amp), and rotel CD player with a modified Lite DAC (modified with black gate caps). I like to listen to jazz (Dave Koz, Chris Botti, KennyG, etc) or older rock (Eagles, Beatles, etc.).
Thanks for taking time to read my questions and provide feedback.
CBMAN
I have AR 2ax speakers, sound value pre-amp (older tube pre-amp), and rotel CD player with a modified Lite DAC (modified with black gate caps). I like to listen to jazz (Dave Koz, Chris Botti, KennyG, etc) or older rock (Eagles, Beatles, etc.).
Thanks for taking time to read my questions and provide feedback.
CBMAN