Using various methods, I have assembled a fairly decent system. At least I thought it would sound wonderful, but it is very harsh. I picked up some demo, used and new components as follows:
- Integrated Amp : Creek 4330 Mk2 (demo)
- Turntable : Rega Planar 2 (used, but reconditioned)
- Speakers : Axiom M50 (new)

The stereo gear I replaced was entry level stuff (JVC/Kenwood/Technics/Pioneer), and I was sure of better performance. I was delighted at my finds, but when I set them up.....
The sound is very shrill, with an annoying lack of clarity. Are my speakers a good match for this setup? Should I upgrade to M60's or 80S? Would that cure the problem sound? How much money do I need to spend to make this better!

PLEASE HELP!