IMHO, choosing your speakers before your amp, makes the more sense.
New Build
I am in the beginning stages of building my hifi system.
Here is what I have:
Spectral DMC-10 Preamp
Kinima G2 speakers
Pro-Ject 1.2 turntable w/ Ortofon Red
Magnum Dynalab FT-101
Here is what I need:
A power amp, or sell the Spectral and pick up an integrated.
I think I would like more inputs on the pre. I do use phono and have heard the Spectral is amazing at that. I will be fine with 3 inputs for now as I am only planning on adding a CD player, but wouldn't mind having XM and TV in the mix later on. (only have one audio set-up is desirable, but not mandatory...can always use a Onkyo etc to run the vid / XM)
If I sell the Spectral what is good phono stage or is there an integrated amp out there that has a decent phono onboard?
If going with a power amp, I want tube. Leaning towards
Audio Rearch vs55 or vsI55
Cary SLI-80
VTL ST85
Manley Stingray??
Others......???
What would you do?
Thanks!
Rob
Here is what I have:
Spectral DMC-10 Preamp
Kinima G2 speakers
Pro-Ject 1.2 turntable w/ Ortofon Red
Magnum Dynalab FT-101
Here is what I need:
A power amp, or sell the Spectral and pick up an integrated.
I think I would like more inputs on the pre. I do use phono and have heard the Spectral is amazing at that. I will be fine with 3 inputs for now as I am only planning on adding a CD player, but wouldn't mind having XM and TV in the mix later on. (only have one audio set-up is desirable, but not mandatory...can always use a Onkyo etc to run the vid / XM)
If I sell the Spectral what is good phono stage or is there an integrated amp out there that has a decent phono onboard?
If going with a power amp, I want tube. Leaning towards
Audio Rearch vs55 or vsI55
Cary SLI-80
VTL ST85
Manley Stingray??
Others......???
What would you do?
Thanks!
Rob