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Emotiva BasX TA-100 integrated or BasX PT-100 preamp sound quality

Anyone have any experience with the Emotiva BasX TA-100 integrated or BasX PT-100 preamp and in comparison to like priced as well as higher priced components.  Looking at musicality, dimensionality, etc.  Considering for second system or if good enough to build upon in 2 channel configuration with a separate amp.  But would really like to know just how good the integrated with its own amp section is for its price. Thanks.
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auxinput
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Historically, the Emotiva preamps have been somewhat warm and close-in sounding.  The amps have been very fast and dynamic, but bright and harsh.  This can be fixed by fuse upgrades sometimes (Furutech or Isoclean).  However, they are not the best equipment.  Nice if you are definitely on a budget.

There's a Peachtree Audio DECCO 65 on audiogon for $450 that is likely going to be a lot better than the BasX integrated.

auxinput
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Ah, looking at your post, if you are using Hegel integrated in your main system, I think you are likely going to be disappointed with the Emotiva equipment.  The Hegel is definitely a lot more refined.

I have been able to get the Emotiva amplifiers performing well by doing Furutech fuse upgrades, power cord upgrades, solid-core interconnects and speaker wire.  Running the Emotiva stuff stock will likely be very harsh/bright.

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