Awesome setup, similar to mine prior to it's current state. Three things I did wth my 3.6Rs you may want to try that will make your music different (your call as to whether it is better) that won't break the bank- try a Benchmark DAC1 USB with the internal jumpers set to 0 db. Other wise it is so-so. You have to get the newest model as they now use higher quality Motorola devices in the output stage that really make a diffence to my ears. Bryston 4BSST is the best amp I have introduced to the maggies, over a long list of suitors. Also the new Bryston DAC is spectacular but a little pricey. CJ is great gear, but balanced gear exists for a very good reason. Nobody ever goes back to single ended after they have been exposed to decent balanced equipment. I see tons of would be customers for Connie J, Musical Fidelity, others turned away by their single endedness. Even in the worlds of tbe and solid state, the best of both camps are balanced. To really make the most of the maggies dynaics and open abilities, try out a balanced tube pre amp from BAT or ARC. Don't need one of their megabuck models, BAT' special edition 3 series will take all but the latest ARC ref models. I wish I had this info when I first got my maggies. Many tweeks are a matter personal pref but when I implemented these I thought, where has this sound been all this time? enjoy-

lingbopper April 04, 2010 07:57