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Integrated recommendations for electronic music

So I'm looking at integrateds for my first home system. The speakers I'm using are vintage Technics SB-6. If you haven't heard them, I would describe them as being fast, detailed, clear, very nice mids, slightly colored to the warm side but not excessively. Probably a little rolled off in the base, but it may be hard to tell that with the cheap equipment I've used them with. They are 93dB 8ohms, so should be very easy to drive. The type of music I listen to ranges from Rachmaninoff (classical/piano) to Infected Mushroom (electronic), but definitely weighed more towards the latter. Been thinking about Cayin A50t, YBA Ya201, Pathos Classic One Mk3, perhaps NAD. Suggestions? Must be great with Infected Mushroom, NIN, Massive Attack.. tks!
zynec
afranta
180 posts
 
I have a Nait 5i -- a big no on lean, bright, thin. But it's not transparent or detailed and doesn't throw a big soundstage, so if that's your thing, look elsewhere. It's strong on rhythm and putting the music together. I do listen to some electronic music -- more Eno, Kraftwerk, and Hot Chip than Massive Attack (although I do put MA on once in awhile).
maxmad
182 posts
 
For electronic music you need fast amp, so, SET would be my choice, especially cos your speakers are that sensitive, check CARY CAD 300SEI, there is one on sale right now, check it out. Why I mentioned this amp, well, cos I own one and I love trance.
zynec OP
22 posts
 
@Afranta: I do want a soundstage with decent width and especially depth, don't want to listen to a "wall of sound". Sounds like the nait isn't for me. But based on what i've read, the Ps audio sounds very interesting to me.

@Maxmad: yes i think the amp does need to be fast. But the reviews I read on the Cary actually called out speed as one of the areas it was lacking -- was there a revision to this amp at some point, or did you roll the tubes to get it sounding how you like?

What do you guys think of the hybrids like the Pathos Classic? How would it compare to the PS Audio C-100 for instance?
vinkim
28 posts
 
I'm listening to the Creek Evolution 5350 to B&W CM1's and DEF Tech supercube 1 and Frank Zappa right now. In two words, I LIKE.

Vin
maxmad
182 posts
 
Cary dont have any issues with speed, its what you compare it with, o.k.?

Your budget is less than USD 3000, so, if you can find better amp than Cary within that budget, let me know pls.

Yes, I am tube addicted and roll some, so, if you make that step in SET 300B based world, you have to be prepared to spend some cash for it, but for which tube based amp doesnt, pls tell me!

My advice to you, just try Cary amp in one of the local dealers shop and decide for yourself. He maby not the fastest, but he is not the slow one for sure.

Take your speakers with you and pair with it.
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