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Advice on switching to separates

Currently using an Exposure 2010s integrated amp with Harbeth mini monitors. I am absolutely satisfied with the overall performance but have always been wanting to try separates. My question is can i better my integrated with separates on a budget of around 1500 dollars. I also have Omega super 6 Alnicos speakers from a second system which was scrapped. Due to space limitations I now use the Harbeths because they are smaller, but they can be switched back in if I can put together a system that beats the one I currently have. Any suggestions or should I be happy with what I have. Thanks.
panu21
pubul57
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Very unlikely you will better yourself with that move at that budget for separates. Why don't you ask Allan Shaw? I suspect he would tell you to stick with what you have. If you want to upgrade, my next move would be for an even better integrated when you have the money for it, something like a LFD MKIII used.
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philjolet
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Jmelet.

I can see that posting my opinion has angered you.

I see this forum as a chance to exchange opinions and that is what you will get here.

I can also understand people want separates and enjoy trading components and separates offer more chance to experiment and enjoy the hobby.

I will also concede that $10,000> is a bit extreme and maybe I was trying to make a point that I think is really best for most involved, but I see no reason for you to yell at me with the caps lock on.

Yelling does not help so please reconsider the use of cap locks.

Phil
jmelet
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Ok Phil,

Sorry bout that. Its just that everyone has a different price point to match their budget and Panu21 and others like him really do look here for advice.

So Panu21, stick with what you have until you can budget more for separates that will make a real difference in sound quality...Joey
inna
7,296 posts
 
I wouldn't do a thing before upgrading speakers. But if you just must try separates...
Personally, I would probably go for older Rowland preamp and Rowland model 1 amp, but that would be $2000. Plus good cables and power cords. Or perhaps older Pass or Threshold equipment. Or Monarchy 100 deluxe anps plus some good preamp. Or...I am out of ideas at the moment.
panu21 OP
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just to add another alternative to my initial question, have recently found out about possible layoff by yearend and now looking at selling off some equipment for financial reasons. i have Omega super 6 alnicos in storage that i had used in a separate system with a Virtue Audio sensation 901 /w tube buffer. any suggestions on an amp for theses that can equal my Harbeth/Exposure setup ? Some equipment may have to go and i am just not thinking straight here right now. Understand tubes are better with the Omegas.
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