Bumping this again, as I'm still in the same conundrum.
I've ~$35k (on the USED market) for:
-Speakers
-Amplification (integrated or separates)
(cables will be Transparent Gen 5 Ultra and source is Lumin T1)
The only speakers I am considering/want are: Alexia, Sasha 2 or Yvette.
I would LOVE Alexia, but I can't think of a good integrated or pre/amp for 10k on the used market to drive them as they deserve. Maybe Pass Labs INT-250 could get me started. Maybe Simaudio Moon 700i (doubt it) - thoughts?
So, I'm leaning toward Sasha 2 with better power (thinking Pass Labs or ARC pre and XA60.8 mono blocks).
Anyone hear that combo, or think that wouldn't be enough grunt to push the Sasha 2s? I don't believe (based on JA's Alexia review in Sterophile) that the XA60.8 would be enough for Alexia.
Also considering Yvette with Pass or Simaudio 700i.
What would you do, and why? Would love to hear your thoughts on the above. Thanks!
I've ~$35k (on the USED market) for:
-Speakers
-Amplification (integrated or separates)
(cables will be Transparent Gen 5 Ultra and source is Lumin T1)
The only speakers I am considering/want are: Alexia, Sasha 2 or Yvette.
I would LOVE Alexia, but I can't think of a good integrated or pre/amp for 10k on the used market to drive them as they deserve. Maybe Pass Labs INT-250 could get me started. Maybe Simaudio Moon 700i (doubt it) - thoughts?
So, I'm leaning toward Sasha 2 with better power (thinking Pass Labs or ARC pre and XA60.8 mono blocks).
Anyone hear that combo, or think that wouldn't be enough grunt to push the Sasha 2s? I don't believe (based on JA's Alexia review in Sterophile) that the XA60.8 would be enough for Alexia.
Also considering Yvette with Pass or Simaudio 700i.
What would you do, and why? Would love to hear your thoughts on the above. Thanks!