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Amp Search and Upgrade

So currently I have a Parasound Integrated, the Hint 6, that are driving my Dali Opticon 8. They are rated as a 4 ohm speaker with an 88 db sensitivity. I am looking to upgrade one item this year so I want to make it count. The integrated has pre-outs so I can adda 2 channel amp or a pair of mono blocks.

At this point would I be better off getting just an amp and using the Hint 6 as pre temporarily until I can afford a better pre amp or should I get both pre and amp at once? I'm thinking something used {hopefully) in the $4k range.

I only stream using a Bluesound Node 2i feeding a very nice DAC, an Aqua LaVoce S2, I also have a pair of REL T/7i subs.

Recommendations on what would pair with the Dali's and whether I should stick with the Parasound as pre please!

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fiesta75
1,378 posts
 

My vote goes to a new amp, something with more current capability will astound you. Low impedance speakers need an amplifier with a big power supply! Think Bryson, which also has a very high slew rate. Best wishes.

ricmech23
102 posts
 

Go for the amplifier! 

moofoo
289 posts
 

Get a nice amp from Van Alstine using the Hint6 as a pre. Then later get a nice tube pre-amp. Just my thoughts. It’s a journey.

tk21
237 posts
 

Since you have Dali loudspeakers, you might want to consider another Peter Lyngdorf brainchild, namely a Lyngdorf integrated amp. You'd be replacing the streamer, DAC, and integrated amp with a one-box solution. The TDAI-1120 and the pricier TDAI-3400 both come with room correction processors ("Room Perfect"). Room correction may make a much bigger difference to your system's sound quality than just buying a new amp (provided either of the Lyngdorfs deliver enough umph for your room and listening needs, for a price you're willing to pay).

 

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audioguy85
2,017 posts
 

The streamer is not going to improve anything....if it streams and does not drop out, that's it. Unless you need some ultra hi resolution capability, which is another can of worms....

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