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What comes after an Audio Aero Prima integrated ?

I have had this wonderful amp for a year and really do enjoy it . But, the dreaded "upgrade bug" has bitten and I would like to find something that is better in all of the areas that the Prima does so well . I don't have a lot of experience with other pieces and I am not able to go out and listen in the retail market .
I have Soliloquy 6.2i speakers and a Granite 657 CDP . I seem to enjoy detail, extension, dynamics and good ole musicality with my classic rock and contemporary blues music . I hate etched highs and one note base ! My listening room is small so I listen in the near field at lower volume levels than the rock music gender would suggest . A listening session usually lasts for 5-6 hours at a time on a daily basis .
I would like to hear from past owners of the Prima who have made a successful jump to something better .
Thank You
saki70

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saki70 OP
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Thanks PeterD, that is kind of what I was thinking too . Hense the thread .
Any suggestions on a P/C ?
I have tried a M.Wolffe Source P/C on my Prima CDP and it, coupled with Z Squared I/C's, did make a nice improvement .
I was told by another member, that had the Prima Integrated , that a P/C change did not help . Have you found different results ?

Anyone else have any experience with this integrated ?
saki70 OP
907 posts
 
Thank you People ; I think that I will look for an antibiotic to get rid of this 'bug' !
saki70 OP
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Yes , it is a very nice integrated amp . I really enjoyed my time with it . It's just that stupid upgraditis bug !LOL

As for speakers : I never tried any monitors with it but the Soliloquy 6.2i's that I did use were quite nice with it . I used these in a small room for nearfield listening . I am using Reference 3A De Capo i's right now and really like them . They are a monitor with no crossovers at a higher price point . I have found that , although not being produced anymore , the Soliloquy's are like the Prima integrated , very good value ! What is the reason for the monitor decision ?

I did not try any other tubes with the Prima .

I have dedicated circuits for my audio equipment and have not tried any filters or the like . The P/C did make an audible difference though !
saki70 OP
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My bust ; the P/C reference above was for the Prima CDP . NOT the Prima integrated amp ! Apoligies to all whom I have led astray with my souring grey matter !

I can understand the shipping thing for your location . But
keep in mind that if you buy speaker stands they are heavy . Usually equal to or greater than the speakers themselves !

Good luck .
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