I would suggest with your speakers trying tubes. For $3K lots of great stuff, like a VAC Avatar or BAT integrateds. Lot's of seperates as well, do some research and have some fun. If possible get out and listen to stuff.
Bryston vs. PS Audio
I'm looking to upgrade my amp/preamp, currently a vintage Luxman R117 receiver. Two candidates within my price range would be the new PS Audio GCC 250 integrated and used Bryston separates BP 25 pre and 4BST amp. I am interested in your opinions on which might work better with my modest system:
Soliloquy 6.3's
Anthem CD-1 (modded)
Discovery IC's
Synergystic Research (Sig. #1)cables
Of course, I would appreciate any other recommendations you might have in the under $3k category, especially ideas on mating a tubed pre with a solid state amp. I listen to all kinds of music but more rock and folk than jazz and classical. Thanks for your help!
Steve
Soliloquy 6.3's
Anthem CD-1 (modded)
Discovery IC's
Synergystic Research (Sig. #1)cables
Of course, I would appreciate any other recommendations you might have in the under $3k category, especially ideas on mating a tubed pre with a solid state amp. I listen to all kinds of music but more rock and folk than jazz and classical. Thanks for your help!
Steve