I have heard both, but not at the same time and use the Lavardin IT. I would say you can't go wrong with either. The Sugden is class A as you know, detailed and on the warm side of neutral. Lavardin is probably more detailed but not cold and clinical, faster too.. I understand the reference is a big step up from the basic IS.. The Audio Note speakers are high sensitivity and can cope with the low output of both amps , which are in the 30 watt range I believe. Audio Note are built with tubes in mind of course and you may get a better overall result with a tube amp
Anyone compare Lavardin with Sugden?
I am moving to a small apartment.
I will probably have Audio Note AN-J speakers in the corners, and a Rega Saturn CDP. I need a good integrated. Sugden A21SE or Lavardin IS Reference have come to the top of my list as a result of my reading. Has anyone compared these or can anyone offer some advice.
Room is 15 x 11. My music is all acoustic, mostly female vocal, no orchestras, no rock or heavy sounds.
Thanks
"Seeking ecstacy through the female voice"
I will probably have Audio Note AN-J speakers in the corners, and a Rega Saturn CDP. I need a good integrated. Sugden A21SE or Lavardin IS Reference have come to the top of my list as a result of my reading. Has anyone compared these or can anyone offer some advice.
Room is 15 x 11. My music is all acoustic, mostly female vocal, no orchestras, no rock or heavy sounds.
Thanks
"Seeking ecstacy through the female voice"