Moving again...system finally complete...back to starting over


After one plus year in a brand new condo we have decided to sell and move again. My system was just completed to my satisfaction. Happy with it and will now sell off most of the equipment because I am tired of storing and lugging large heavy boxes. 

My question is...are there any systems (same stack/manufacturer....eg Naim??) that present overall very decent sound with smooth highs and decent bass? Something easy to use with quality amplification. 

To give a sense of where I am now: Pass INT-25, Spendor Classic 100's with stands, Luxman dac, Sugden phono pre, Luxman PD171 table. I do not have to go to the same price point that the above represents, in fact I am ready to simply compromise for decent sound from smaller, more manageable components. Room is agnostic for the purpose of the conversation as I think I will be listening slightly  'nearerfield' (3'-6' away). 

Sorry for the length. Help and direction is appreciated. Thank you. 

blackhawkskid6

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Thanks Jerry. I purchased existing system used. That may be my best option. Appreciated. 

Thanks all for the responses. I had an a21se in this system and it ran too hot. Pass is slightly cooler and quieter due to lower gain on the front end. thank you. 

Thanks again everyone for your time responding and what you each have to share!

 

I am fairly young...59...I packed everything myself except the 80 lb Spendor's and my son helped me with those. Everything is boxed and already at a temp controlled, secure self storage unit....all completed yesterday. I am simply fatigued by the transporting and the time it takes to get everything right. Knowing a new room will present challenges and potentially make me want to change things is nudging me to capitulation on a smallish system that is 'god enough'. 

I wouldn't trust a mover to even move the highly secure and well packaged turntable nor the speakers btw. The other items are fairly bullet proof. I am now happy that I did not select the Pass INT-250 as my amp! 

Wow, these are all very interesting suggestions for a replacement rig! I will research the Devialet and Luxman possibilities. 

I once owned a Hegl integrated that I absolutely loved until the internal dac's circuit chip quit on me. The Hegel service options were tough so I now shy away from anything with a built-in dac but will take a serious look at the Devialet Expert.

Also, the Spendor Classic 4/5's will be on my very short list if the room I am handed is smallish. Any opinions on how the low level listening might be with the 4/5's (lower sensitivity) paired with the Pass which is only 25 class a watts?

 

Thanks again!!

I’m in Hingham MA on the south shore of Boston. I’m fine with the strength to move everything. I also have a 20 yo son who is always ready to help when he is home from college. It’s just the size of boxes, storing them later, new room. You all have been great trying to help me out thinking this through. I think I will keep it and see where we land and what the new layout will be. Will update for those interested. Thank you all!!

 

Actually, no....because I am expecting a smaller listening space and the Spendor's are pretty large. 

I am getting the impression I should give it a whirl.

Thank you for the optimism!

Thank you perk. This is interesting. How is the lower volume listening with your setup? Also is the bass output generally dependent on the quality of the recording or does the synergy of the naim and the Heritage speakers add something? thanks