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To upgrade from Simaudio 600I to 740p/860a combo?

Again, I ponder whether I should take the plunge and upgrade from the current Simaudio 600i integrated amp (125watts in 8ohm) to the Simaudio 740p/860a separate combo (200watts in 8ohms). How much money would I be out, well about 16,000. First question, do I need it? Currently own Franco Serblin Ketema (4ohm) speakers which appears to like a little more power than the 600i can put out. Will the modest upgrade to 200watt separate combo be beneficial. Thoughts from those that have listened to both the 600i and the 740p/860a combo.
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I had the 600i v1 and loved it.   After getting new speakers I upgraded to  a Pass X250.8 and SimAudio 740P combo and it was a big step up from the 600i to my ears.   I tried various preamps with the Pass amp and it wasn't until I tried the 740P that I felt the combo took a big jump up over the 600i.      Assuming the 860a (and now v2) is equal or better than the Pass than I would imagine the 860a v2 + 740P would be a killer combo if you like the SimAudio sound signature (as I do).

The 700i V2 will be on my integrated list if I ever consolidate back to a higher end integrated...
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