No one has suggested the Moon neo 250i integrated or higher.... is there something wrong with Simaudio? I am asking because beernut has transmitted his upgrade-itis...
I have had the Marantz 8400 for more than 5 years now. It runs almost 24/7, it is dead silent, it has enough power, it is built like a tank, runs cool even when driven moderately loud, and it sounds relax, laid-back, with some decent detail. The volume control offers great contol unlike a nad, it adds decibels slowly with precision. Before the marantz, I have had a nad 316, arcam alpha 8 (bi-amp combo), adcom 5300...
I paired the marantz with psb image t5 for some time; not a good combo at all.. it lacked dynamics and sound was too dark as if you had blankets on them. I also have had the rega rs5 plugged-in; excellent combination, really really good... lively, clear, transparent midrange... I kept this for 5 years. Next, I have had totem hawks - good combination, but I think it does not bring the best midrange that the hawks are capable of, unless they are not capable of superb midrange. I also have a pair of wharfedale Denton 80th. Again, 2 laid-back components, not the best match...sounds a little too dark.
hence, me too... the upgrade-itis.. Moon Neo 250i anyone?
I have had the Marantz 8400 for more than 5 years now. It runs almost 24/7, it is dead silent, it has enough power, it is built like a tank, runs cool even when driven moderately loud, and it sounds relax, laid-back, with some decent detail. The volume control offers great contol unlike a nad, it adds decibels slowly with precision. Before the marantz, I have had a nad 316, arcam alpha 8 (bi-amp combo), adcom 5300...
I paired the marantz with psb image t5 for some time; not a good combo at all.. it lacked dynamics and sound was too dark as if you had blankets on them. I also have had the rega rs5 plugged-in; excellent combination, really really good... lively, clear, transparent midrange... I kept this for 5 years. Next, I have had totem hawks - good combination, but I think it does not bring the best midrange that the hawks are capable of, unless they are not capable of superb midrange. I also have a pair of wharfedale Denton 80th. Again, 2 laid-back components, not the best match...sounds a little too dark.
hence, me too... the upgrade-itis.. Moon Neo 250i anyone?