IMHO
Trade in The Mono Blocks for the 80% they offered.
Trade in The SF Aida for 80% as well. I don't see why the dealer wouldn't do it as all Models come from The McIntosh Group. In fact AR left the group a few months ago and the dealer is still offering the trade in. That would give you a substantial amount to invest in products that I believe would give you more bang for the buck. -
For speakers - in general look to increase your frequency response, especially since you have the 4 RELs put them to work and really open up and enhance your sound stage.
Check out - even if you don't go this way its good to know the comps.
Lansche Audio 5.2 in price range/ 7.2 just over - plasma tweeter gets up to 150kHz - requires some maintenance.
Verity Audio Lohengrin IIS - the ribbon tweeters gets up to 60kHz.
The SF Aida tops out at 38kHz
For Amps I agree with moving to solid state mono blocks especially paired with the tube preamp.
I also like the Ayre R twenty. MX is the mono block model.
dartZeel is another company to check out as well.
I also found the Boulder lacking a bit and it was paired with Wilson Audio...
Get your dealer working for you, let them know that you are not in the market for a tri-amped set up. Let them come with solutions that meet your needs.
Best of Luck
Trade in The Mono Blocks for the 80% they offered.
Trade in The SF Aida for 80% as well. I don't see why the dealer wouldn't do it as all Models come from The McIntosh Group. In fact AR left the group a few months ago and the dealer is still offering the trade in. That would give you a substantial amount to invest in products that I believe would give you more bang for the buck. -
For speakers - in general look to increase your frequency response, especially since you have the 4 RELs put them to work and really open up and enhance your sound stage.
Check out - even if you don't go this way its good to know the comps.
Lansche Audio 5.2 in price range/ 7.2 just over - plasma tweeter gets up to 150kHz - requires some maintenance.
Verity Audio Lohengrin IIS - the ribbon tweeters gets up to 60kHz.
The SF Aida tops out at 38kHz
For Amps I agree with moving to solid state mono blocks especially paired with the tube preamp.
I also like the Ayre R twenty. MX is the mono block model.
dartZeel is another company to check out as well.
I also found the Boulder lacking a bit and it was paired with Wilson Audio...
Get your dealer working for you, let them know that you are not in the market for a tri-amped set up. Let them come with solutions that meet your needs.
Best of Luck