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Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
@decooney I understood your suggestion. In my case that would be a lateral move, so I get it. :)  
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
@decooney Thank you for your input. Yea since I am already invested in all Bluehaven cables, changing to the other brand is probably not the most effective move. But what in hi fi audio is? :D Anyway, I will just get an XLR interconnect for my st... 
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Received an excellent/used Luxman today from authorized dealer. I love it!! Very nice amp. Cant run it past 10-11 o’clock or its too loud in condo. Run it without REL first and bass was good (best i have had here, considering the issues in the roo... 
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Node X just came out but I went for Ever Solo DMP-A6. Thing is ill be without streamer for 10 days. Luxman is arriving on Saturday.   
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Will definitely update you and everyone else. I just ordered it hours ago so should get it in the next few days.   
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Well, I traded the M33 for a Hegel H390, but something was still missing. Just bought a mint condition Luxman L-550AXII from an authorized dealer. Now i need a streamer and I have couple ideas on what to get. Most of you here recommended Luxman a... 
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Good idea on Bluesound Node as a streamer (temp DAC). Thanks. Still contemplating that used McIntosh MA8900 with DA1 DAC. All in one solution. Hard choice.  
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Would anyone have any advice on DAC/Streamer under 5k? I, at least, would need an optical in.   
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
I finally heard Luxman with these Kantas 1 and was simply blown away. I was loving the Luxman L-550AXII (pure class A amp at 20W at 8ohms). Dealer had Luxman, Focal (Kanta 1) and many other brands. If I were to go with Luxman 550, I will need a DA... 
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
I started looking at McIntosh MA8900 (could get a deal on few month's old piece), and few other amps all which are so deep in size I couldn't fit them in my BDI cabinet. Then I looked at Accuphase and only 16.61 inches. Unfortunately, no dealers i... 
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Thank you! Greatly appreciated. I'll see if I can hear one in Chicago somewhere. Was contemplating MA8900 for looks and auto transformers, as my dealer has a used/mint one, but claims this is worse than my M33...   
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Don’t like the appeal of Accuphase. I’m married so WF is in play. Also learned 505 has preamp so need that and  a DAC. Will use Roon Rock I built myself (Nucleus clone).   
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
I'm still in the research stage. With Luxman integrated, would I need a PREAMP, or do I just need a DAC and streamer? I'm a little confused about Luxman Integrated offering.   
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Thanks! I was looking for an integrated though. Not sure i need to go separates for these bookshelves.   
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Perhaps Luxman? Thanks for your advice.