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Next move from Parasound HINT?

I appreciate all input and experiences…I am considering moving up from my Parasound Halo Integrated.  My hope is for better sound quality, particularly with vinyl.

My current configuration is:

1) Anthem MRX 1120 AVR for Home theater (11.1)

2) Parasound HINT to power my fronts (B&W 702 S2) and my subwoofer (SVS PB-3000) and for vinyl playback (Thorens TD-160 Super, Dynavector XX2 cart)

3) Parasound JC3+ Phono Preamp

 

Needs for Integrated Amp:

1) more refined musicality for analog playback - I listen to a lot of rock, particularly hard rock, progressive and metal.  However, I listen to a range of music, as well…from classical to trip hop to new wave…I just want to to really wow me with soundstage, separation, clarity and punch.

2) Home Theater bypass capability - onboard bass management is a plus

3) Balanced In / Balanced Out

4) L/R Speaker / Sub outputs

 

Do not need:

1) onboard phono stage

2) A whole bunch of digital inputs

3) USB

 

Thank you all in advance for any helpful opinions!

tgterm

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yyzsantabarbara
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I liked the CSiB V1 a lot but preferred the KRELL K-300i integrated more (I owned both last year). I sold both and now have the CODA #8 and the KRELL 175XD amps with the CODA 07x preamp. I liked the 2 integrated so much that I wanted to step up a bit higher with the separates.

If you want to try something a little more daring, try a Benchmark LA4 ($2500) with a CODA #8 or with a new KRELL XD amp. I love that combo. If I ever get the CODA #16 amp, I am using it with the LA4 preamp, not the 07x which I also like a lot.

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