Personally I vote for the Ayre AX-7e or possibly the Blue Circle NSCS. Are you bringing your Totems with you? If you are listing in different rooms with different systems forget about the results of your listening sessions as you have far too many larger variables (rooms, speakers, sources) to get an accurate impression. If you are serious about the amp purchase you should be able to arrange an in-home audition for a couple of days with the shops demo unit (presumably broken in).
Ayre vs Simaudio
I am trying to get a used solid state integrated for Totem Forests. I know that Simaudio I-5 has been recommended here before for the Totems, but was wondering how that would compare to the Ayre AX(?)-7.
I'm primarily looking for good resolution but just a little sweeter mid so that classical music would not sound so "bright." Not really concerned about bass slam. Would any of either fit the bill better? Open to other solid state suggestions in the rough neighborhood price wise.
Not willing to go tube due to the inquiring hands of a 2-year old boy. Thanks.
I'm primarily looking for good resolution but just a little sweeter mid so that classical music would not sound so "bright." Not really concerned about bass slam. Would any of either fit the bill better? Open to other solid state suggestions in the rough neighborhood price wise.
Not willing to go tube due to the inquiring hands of a 2-year old boy. Thanks.