Before buying a second set of speakers, consider looking for some high quality speaker stands. Then position your speakers properly away from side and rear walls, if your room would allow it. Add a good subwoofer to fill in the lower register and will experience a and you will experience a lifelike soundstage, with a huge musical presentation that is deep and wide and tall.

If you are eventually going to all Nak look for an amp or receiver that has the 'Stasis' label on it. These are designed by designer Nelson Pass of the famed Threshold and Pass Labs amps. These are Nak's best sounding amps and receivers, and worth the hunt and extra cost for one.

mjcmt December 08, 2011 11:53

That is some good looking gear, and a really nicely assembled system. You must be proud of it. It would be fun to find a Nak pre and power from the same era, or add the matching Sanui tuner.

mjcmt December 06, 2011 23:56

Interesting. My first system in the early '70's was Advents (larger ones before they came out with the smaller version), Dynaco SCA80, Thorens TD150.

I only recently picked up the A25XL's last year and love them. Seems like a better SEAS woofer and tweeter than the Advents. If you buy another Dynaco a25 get the XL version. It is their latest mid '70s version w/ upgraded tweeter, upgraded x-pver, better woofer frame, detachable grill, and 3 position switch on back instead of the 5 position. Same smallish 20"h x 11.5w x10d dimentions.

mjcmt June 06, 2011 12:55

Recently I had the AU717/AT717 combo so I can agree that your 517 is the basis for a really nice sounding system. I also had the Minimus, but not at the same time.

I can testify that the the Sansui paired w/ Dynaco A25xl speakers was a combination that had the synergy that audiophiles are after, so if you come across some A25's do not hesitate to make the purchase.

mjcmt June 02, 2011 21:08