Hi All
I am pretty new to the audiophile world and I am aware it’s an expensive habit and indeed a slippery slope but one I am happy to embark on.
I am currently running Marantz SR7013 receiver with Monitor Audio Silver 500 speakers and a pair of XTZ 12.17 edge subwoofers along side a marantz TT15s turntable.
I did all the set up my self. The issue is there isn’t a massive noticeable improvement from when I had a monitor audio BX5 speakers with the Sony STR 1080 receiver, and an old Kef subwoofer. I calibrated the AVR and speaker using audessy and I checked the speaker distance for accuracy etc.
my questions are:
How can I measure the dB to ensure I am getting the best output?
Should I bite the bullet and pay someone to come and check this for me but then again that ruins the fun of it?
Do I need a Mini DSP or some sort of amp to get the best out of my system?
I mainly watch blu ray films, listen to soul, blues , house and hip hop on vinyls and Tidal Hifi. The turntable output is noticeably better but when I watch movies or listen to music there is no discernible difference in audio quality.
Thanks