Will an Amp change improve my system ?


My system is WiiM pro ( a great device for $149 !) and a Cambridge CXC V2 CD transport for digital input going into a Schiit Yggdrasil+ DAC going to a Schiit Freya+ preamp into a PS Audio S300 amp into Harbeth 30.2 XD speakers. I am considering replacing the S300 with one of the following: PASS XA-25, Coda S5.5, Benchmark AHB2, or tube Primaluna EVO 400, used Rogers EHF-100 or 200, used Luxman MQ 88uc. I like my current system and wonder if an amp change would improve it significantly ?

carl292

Showing 1 response by erik_squires

You have some interesting choices listed. 

From where you are, warm sounding but plenty of bass I'd think you'd want something maybe a little livelier while keeping the robust nature.

Pass is to me a very personal choice.  Fanboys claim it's the end all to everyone, but to me it's a hazy IPA or a sour beer.  You really need to listen to it yourself and you'll love it or not.  Definitely not an amp I'd buy based on other's recommendations, even mine.  :D

I've heard Luxman SS with Harbeths and they work really well together, I'm also a fan of the little Rogue tube integrateds.  Not sure how the Luxman tube would work, kind of be tempted to keep it in rotation.  That is, if you can afford to, keep your PS Audio and add the Luxman tube.

Another interesting sounding amp for you would be Ayre.