I think, given your speakers' specs and your desire for more dynamic power and greater clarity, that a Pathos Classic One Mk III would be something to explore. You'd get about double the Melody's output at 8 and 4 ohms (130 at 4, within your peak range for the speakers). The pre stage is Class A and true balanced, and has a pair of XLR inputs, which makes it more versatile than the Melody. It also has a remote, something the melody lacks. I think the Solid State amp stage might also give you the dynamic authority and strength in sound staging you cite as a problem with the Melody. I heard the melody in a casual listening sessions and thought it pretty nice, but that it would be bested by most others mentioned here (VTL and Rogue especially). I think that Pathos keeps its resale well, as it's got good reviews, looks great, and most importantly sounds great.
Reccomend an integrated tube Amp-under 2k
I've got some good advice from this forum, so in that spirit I would like some ideas about getting a new integrated amp for my speakers.
The speakers I have are VMPS QSO 626R:
Mid: - 280 Hz - 6.9 kHz
Treble: - FST, 6.9 kHz - 30 kHz
Impedance & Sensitivity:- 8 Ohm (5.6 min.) 90 dB/1W/1m
Power handling: - 150 W rms /4 Ohms, 20 W min.
Frequency response:- 42 Hz-25 kHz +0/-3 dB
I have already an integrated tube amplifier: Melody SP3, modified with Mullard and TungSol tubes.
My source is 90% digital music( CDs and computer, via a CI Audio DAC).
I feel that I don't get the full potential of those speakers with this amp, so I would like to "upgrade":)
My budget is something under $2000.
The speakers I have are VMPS QSO 626R:
Mid: - 280 Hz - 6.9 kHz
Treble: - FST, 6.9 kHz - 30 kHz
Impedance & Sensitivity:- 8 Ohm (5.6 min.) 90 dB/1W/1m
Power handling: - 150 W rms /4 Ohms, 20 W min.
Frequency response:- 42 Hz-25 kHz +0/-3 dB
I have already an integrated tube amplifier: Melody SP3, modified with Mullard and TungSol tubes.
My source is 90% digital music( CDs and computer, via a CI Audio DAC).
I feel that I don't get the full potential of those speakers with this amp, so I would like to "upgrade":)
My budget is something under $2000.