Proac D48R

If that combo sounds good, I can only wonder what the new Virtuoso will sound like with the D48R's.

@milpai ,

The ProAc D-48r in ebony look great in your room. A huge upgrade from the Quad 21L.

You should try an active preamp to see if that makes a difference for you. I am using an Aesthetix Calypso which is great in my system. 

I also replaced the factory spikes with Nordost Sort Fut. That made a very nice improvement.

Best Regards,

Jim Perry

Kclone, the Aria is a really nice integrated.  I'd want something like my Ayre AX5/20 with it though or for a pre, that Calypso is crazy good.  I just sold my upgraded Rhea.  

@jperry ,
Thank You for the kind words. Yes, it is indeed a huge upgrade.

I will have to try some active preamp in my system. Not sure if any dealer or manufacturer would entertain the idea of in-home demo.

As for the factory spikes, they are fine for now. I have not experienced the Nordost footers. I have demoed the IsoAcoustics Gaia footer and was super impressed. Those are on my mind, but maybe for next year.

My buddy Matt is doing a footer shootout.  Gia are right there with some of the much more expensive ones.  Its a fascinating shootout to say the least.  Lot's of pretenders for sure.