New speakers, new problem - advise please

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Hi all,

I have a system which was superb for older vinyl records. Those mastered all in analogue. With new speakers the sound of vocals isn’t as realistic, but everything else is alround better. How do I get the more realistic vocals back?

Moon 641
Gold note P10 and PSU 10
Rega P10 with their own high end cart.
Speakers:
Were - Spendor Classic 1/2
Now - Boressen Z2

I am thinking of going with a valve phono pre. The other thing that I’ve read is the P10 is a light sounding deck, no colouration. Sometimes described as more digital with their own carts.

What would you do? UK based and budget around £3k to 5K. Prefer to buy second hand / ex demo so more expensive (rrp) kit will be in range. A range of price options is welcome, but no prices way above this.
Thanks !

Tim - Did you arrange a home demo before buying the new speakers?

If not, you probably based your purchase decision on recommendations, reviews, and maybe a showroom or audio show demo. Lots of us have done it and we often live to regret it! For me, two purchases spring to mind - Martin Logan Expression 13A speakers that I'd convinced myself would be an improvement on my old speakers - they didn't like my room but sounded great in the showroom. I lost a lot of money when sold a few months later! An amplifier that I bought unheard following a rave recommendation from the owner of similar speakers to mine turned out to be drearily dull, so returned to dealer after 3 months for a full-value credit. A good dealer to offer this, so no financial loss there.

Speakers in particular MUST be tried at home for a few days to a week to ensure they will be happy in your room, playing your choice of music. I hope you can resolve the problem.

 

[dhansak79]

Yeah they were on a home demo - now going back

 

[mtemur]

Børresen speakers are, in my opinion, very poor. They sound completely plastic, with a lack of impact, energy, excitement, and overall musical enjoyment. Very similar in character to Raidho. I’m not saying they don’t produce “good sound” in a technical sense—I’m saying they produce bad sound. If you truly love music, I’d recommend staying away. On the other hand Spendors sound very good IMO.