neversatisfied

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Is my amp good enough?
given the quality of serious modern hifi integrated amps i think one needs to be quite high (as in, very very high( on the hifi food chain for pre/power separates to show their sonic value over good quality integrateds from major, well respected ... 
Is my amp good enough?
Build me up, then knock me down! Just when my hopes are high.  
Is my amp good enough?
If you like changing amps and preamps, yes only separates will do...but at  a given price point there are advantages to an Integrated...and over the last few years as they've become more popular, there are some great sounding, high value Inregrat... 
Is my amp good enough?
To me the difference in sound between different speakers is much greater than the sound of different amps..I agree the preamp is often overlooked as the major component it is....might also be time to consider an Integrated Amp...not simply a ques... 
Is my amp good enough?
Is “sound” not more from the pre amp than the power amp? I was under the assumption that the amp gives the bang for the buck whereas the pre is more for how the sound shapes up, detail, sound stage, etc.  
Is my amp good enough?
It was all sounding very positive before the last reply    
Is my amp good enough?
neversatisfied OP 16 posts 11-29-2023 at 03:58pm  How about take your existing speakers to A/B with the new speakers (if dealer allows). Use their same electronics to compare. This should tell you if there is enough... 
Is my amp good enough?
Early on the congratulations I haven’t bought them yet.  
Is my amp good enough?
How about take your existing speakers to A/B with the new speakers (if dealer allows). Use their same electronics to compare. This should tell you if there is enough difference worth it to you.   Yes, I was actually thinking that. I just might. ... 
Is my amp good enough?
try a used hegel... a cut above nad sonically, as an amplifier h190’s have had a recent price cut... a steal a current used prices for the performance to be had   I’ve seen this brand mentioned a few times. The few high end stores I freque... 
Is my amp good enough?
While this is a great hobby and these forums can be very helpful,  ultimately you should trust your own ears. They’re better than all the subjective opinions you’ll read. 😊   This weekend !   
Is my amp good enough?
Yes. They have a NAD C368 Integrated amp on hand. That might be close to mine, a little below in fact. I’ll ask them to use that if at all possible. Hopefully they have a display unit. If not I am sure they will have something in the range of my c... 
Is my amp good enough?
I have a better idea of what I will do going forward now. Thanks to everyone for the advice  
Is my amp good enough?
Copy the quote > Paste the quote > click the " icon prior to the smiley face.   I see. That’s different . Cheers!  
Is my amp good enough?
Yes. As did the recording studio in my basement and the Gibson guitars, etc.