In my opinion : I do like the cd-players,dac and poweramp of Audio Note. The préamp AR is very good ! The poweramps less. I do prefer AN :sound is very good ! One of my favorites !
CHANGING FROM AUDIO RESEARCH TO AUDIO NOTE SYSTEM
Dear All,
I got hooked by the SET sound and am considering selling my Audio Research based system (REF 5 SE preamp and REF150 power) and Wilson SOPHIA 3 speakers. In exchange I would buy a level 3/4 system. M3 phono balanced input pre, P3 Tonnmeister power and AN E AN-E-SPe HE 98db or AN-E/SPx ALNICO 95 dB speakers.
However, considering the good quality I already have, I fear being a little downgraded. Wonder what is your opinion.
My room allows corner placement, and has 30 m2 with 2,4 m height ceiling.
Best regards,