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Suggestions for Integrated amp.
Greetings everyone.
I believe that i am ready to downsize my entire rig and have been looking at some integrated amps.
Right now I have a Krell KAV 250 A Power Amp, Classe 6L MKII, Marantz Sa11 S1 CD, Pioneer S-2ex Loudspeakers with dedicated stands (Read TAD), Linn Axis table and miscellaneous Audioquest interconnects and Cardas Cross speaker wires, by wire.
I don't think that I want to deal with tubes due to the hassle, heat and space in my rack is at a premium. I love the fact that the speakers are super fast and the Krell/Classe combo controls bass with aplomb. I guess that I am looking at something more romantic and definitely darker so I can listen to it for hours without fatigue.
I listened to the Parasound Halo integrated integrated which was very nice. I also keep reading great things about the Marantz reference integrated PM11-s3.(Which would match my CD player.
I am not sure if I really need 250 watts per channel. I once borrowed a pair of Audience SE 24 XLR and were absolutely fabulous but super expensive. I am a professional musician (pianist) and play live music constantly so I may be hard to please. I don't mind going back to tone controls since I HATE BRIGHT!!!! and I am honestly tired of the whole Hi Fi Audiophile stuff. Just want to sit down and listen to music. I do appreciate good quality but I am ready to give it all up. I don't have a dedicated listening room so that poses a problem. Suggestions please and thanks in advance. Best wishes.
I believe that i am ready to downsize my entire rig and have been looking at some integrated amps.
Right now I have a Krell KAV 250 A Power Amp, Classe 6L MKII, Marantz Sa11 S1 CD, Pioneer S-2ex Loudspeakers with dedicated stands (Read TAD), Linn Axis table and miscellaneous Audioquest interconnects and Cardas Cross speaker wires, by wire.
I don't think that I want to deal with tubes due to the hassle, heat and space in my rack is at a premium. I love the fact that the speakers are super fast and the Krell/Classe combo controls bass with aplomb. I guess that I am looking at something more romantic and definitely darker so I can listen to it for hours without fatigue.
I listened to the Parasound Halo integrated integrated which was very nice. I also keep reading great things about the Marantz reference integrated PM11-s3.(Which would match my CD player.
I am not sure if I really need 250 watts per channel. I once borrowed a pair of Audience SE 24 XLR and were absolutely fabulous but super expensive. I am a professional musician (pianist) and play live music constantly so I may be hard to please. I don't mind going back to tone controls since I HATE BRIGHT!!!! and I am honestly tired of the whole Hi Fi Audiophile stuff. Just want to sit down and listen to music. I do appreciate good quality but I am ready to give it all up. I don't have a dedicated listening room so that poses a problem. Suggestions please and thanks in advance. Best wishes.
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If you're on a tighter budget than the units noted above, look at the Cambridge 851A. I had the previous 840A years back and preferred it over a much more expensive Marantz Reference. The Marantz units are good but I think there's better for the money; prefer their players over their amps. Lots of Cambridge dealers out there so if you're close to one try one at home first. |
.Are you talking about the D-Premier? Sounds like you need a degree in computer science to operate the thing... Actually just the opposite. D-Premier, 120, 200, 400, 800 they are all essentially the same. It is the most user friendly piece of gear I have used. Sophisticated, yes but the entire thing is set up using a configurator online. You can play with it here; http://http//en.devialet.com/configurator/advanced Click on an input to activate or disable it, click the carrot to configure. |
I have also considered the Simaudio 700I and Ayre makes a great integrated. However they are very expensive even in the used market. I am not particularly attached to the speakers and would consider a change there as well. I like monitors due to space and pinpoint imaging. Floor standers are out of the question due to space in our living room. |
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I do like the speakers and I was able to audition them at home with my existing rig. Yes, they may be a little revealing but I remember listening to them also in the store with Bryston equipment and they were not bright at all. For some reason I don't remember being bright and I bought them as a demo therefore they had tons of hours. I am also not ruling out that the equipment may be wearing out or my hearing (at 56) is also changing. I love the super fast way that they play and percussion and drums are our of this world. I am still considering the cable route. I am a big fan of Audience but they are Uber expensive even in the used market. Thanks again to all for your comments. |