D400 Route or new speakers

[Womaz]

Thanks for the reply. A turntable is a non starter I am afraid, as I am struggling to find space for new CDs let alone vinyl.
As for the brightness it is more or less solved. I have got bass traps on my back wall and a new rug replacing a large coffee table and I am pleased with the results.
I do like my PMCs, but I still feel they may be the issue with overall brigt/forward sound. With a trade in on my speakers I could have around 5 to 6k for some new speakers. This i feel would surely get me better results than the 23s. The PMC 26s were always my aim but with the recent brightness issues I could look elsewhere. Sonus faber Venere S interest me.

My gut feeling was speakers over the move to a 400, although it could be that i do both eventually as  second hand Companions may start becoming available more regularly.

Hi

With your space and positioning constraints, you could do worse than check out a pair of Wilson Duettes - they are designed to work 'backs to the wall'. I have a pair of the first series, and find them a great match with the 400,  and am seriously considering an upgrade to the Duette II which are supposed to be even better. Definitely not bright!

Have fun,

zap

I think I prefer to stick with floorstanders. Thanks though