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Integrated amp for Grand Piano

I'm using a CLasse CAP-100 to drive the Sonus Faber Grand Pianos and found the sound to be little warm and uninvolving especially in faster pop and hard-hitting rock tunes.

Was thinking of getting a used Krell KAV-300i. Any other options for a brighter and more upfront integrated amp that will be a better combination with the Grand Pianos rather than the laidback Classe? I'm on a tight budget.
audiogeek7269
redkiwi
1,092 posts
 
Nicolae has a point. However, I would try the Perreaux Radiance integrated - which has crisp leading edges without any grit, grain or brightness. It has plenty of power and a very high damping factor that ensures the rhythm of the music is not lost.
eastein
97 posts
 
I had a Sim Audio I-5 with Grand Piano's and was happy with the combination.
audiogeek7269 OP
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Thanks for the info guys. Damn looks like I've chosen the wrong set of speakers. Should have considered getting the B&W CDM 9NT earlier instead.

Anyway I still haven't lost hope yet and will be swapping my Classe with the KAV-300i to see if things will improve. Just hope the brightness/harshness and the forwardness of the Krell will remedy the situation.
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