Classe' DR-6 MKI vs MKII

We also agree on brightness not being an issue ...

I recommend the Classe Six ll. The Six is very different than the DR-6, and the Mk2 version of the Six adds remote control option and some upgrades. I found the Six Mkll more open and natural, more alive. I felt the same improvement with the Twenty Five amp compared to the DR-25. I owned both, but that was some years ago. Stereophile did a review of the Fifteen and compared it to the DR-15 and I feel the comments apply to the preamps as well. I always used these components balanced.

In my system it was a significant sonic upgrade. I did not like the DR-25 and very
much liked the Twenty Five, kept it for 7 years...different systems rooms
preferences...and yes, Classe told me also the differences were very minor and
essentially inaudible...

There are also many older threads here from listeners who much preferred the DR series...

My point is simply you need to listen to the different versions yourself.

Also try a Rowland Capri. I owned the original, have not heard the Series 2.

Read the numerous Capri threads here from audiogon member guidocorona

Guido.d.corona

there are dozens or more threads, so a long search...