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Next step? Amp or Streamer or…

Hi - long time reader here - first real question for the group. Pretty content right now but know my Bluesound Node 2i with LPS is probably the weak link.  Amp is an older Eastern Electric M520 24 watt EL34 based. Speakers Omega CAM in a 12x14’ acoustically treated office. Been holding off as it seems the Streamer tech is changing quickly and prices accordingly. If/when I change thinking I’d want something with I2S out as I’m told it’s better…budget probably $2-3k. Virtual system recently updated - I welcome any input. Thanks

Dean

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erik_squires
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OP:

I saw an anime which featured a Jazz cafe.  In it there were multiple tube amps on shelves being used in rotation and I thought to myself how wonderful it would be not to have to rate gear, but just rotate it in and out for fun and different experiences.

Of course, easier to do with modest powered tube gear than 60 lb. behemoths.

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erik_squires
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Dean,

I'd ask what you are dissatisfied with.  Bass, output level, transparency?  What have you heard you liked that's better.

You may also be feeling an itch to change for the sake of changing.  Maybe it's time to seek out a new integrated instead and keep the Eastern Electric in rotation?

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