I improved the sound of mine by getting a better power cord and umbilical cables from Sweetcome in Hong Kong. But I never found it bright. I am using Van den Hul The First interconnects and Cardas Golden Reference speaker cable. I have used others of both and several speakers, Spendor, Mini Utopia, and Apogee among others and have never found them unpleasant with any of them. I don't thing either of the amps you mention are likely to be an improvement. I would work with the M3, you can get more out of it.
Alternatives to Musical Fidelity M3 Nuvista
Hi
I recently have upgraded to a Nuvista integrated and although it is very clear it becomes bright and wearing, there is loads of slam and energy.
The rest of my system is Esoteric SA-10, Dynaudio Focus 220 which are both known for being smooth. Im looking for a really detailed musical but smooth amplifier, also maintaining the slam and scale for orchestral and rock. I was thinking of one of the Marantz PM-15S1 or maybe the NAD M3
Any thoughts or alternative amps
Thanks
Alan
I recently have upgraded to a Nuvista integrated and although it is very clear it becomes bright and wearing, there is loads of slam and energy.
The rest of my system is Esoteric SA-10, Dynaudio Focus 220 which are both known for being smooth. Im looking for a really detailed musical but smooth amplifier, also maintaining the slam and scale for orchestral and rock. I was thinking of one of the Marantz PM-15S1 or maybe the NAD M3
Any thoughts or alternative amps
Thanks
Alan