Bose 901 Series ii

I really think going to a different pair of speakers would make the most sense, the Bose 901's are just so sonically antiquated. I was a young audiophile when they came out, and never did warm up to their sound even back then. Most everyone I knew who had them would always set them up backwards. That is, the  multiple driver side facing toward the listener instead of the rear wall. BUT. If you like their sound, keep them and go after a good high current integrated amp....
Cheers,
Tim

i have the 901 series 2 also. i have 4 of them. i was young too when i bought them.

The first step is to figure out what you like rather than reacting to what someone else likes.  In this thread, for example, someone suggested DCM Time Windows.  A speaker more unlike Bose 901s would be hard to find.  You might hate them.  Find out for yourself what you like.  You need to get out and listen to some things.  Decide for yourself.  Set a budget and stay disciplined about staying within it.  What good would it do to find the speak of your dreams if it costs 10x what you can comfortably afford?  I would focus of speakers to start with.  Your electronics will work with just about anything and the sound differences are minor for electronics compared to speakers.  Another thing, you might find out that you like your 901s better than the alternatives that you can afford.  In spite of what you may read here, Bose 901s are very good speakers and do some things that are unique.  My best speakers cost $20K and are phenomenal, among the best, but I still very much enjoy listening to a properly set up 901 system.  And if you have the space for it, a double 901 setup can be a lot of fun.

Excellent post Bill.

Dave

i remember back in the 70's, bose came out with their "super bose system" it consisted of 4 901's and their 1802 power amp. 200 watts per chanell into 8 ohms and 400 watts into 4 ohms.