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Musical Fidelity A1 I
Good info. In one YouTube review, a gentleman said the M2si is tweeked toward the treble but itvis not a harsh treble. More designed to bring out detail in that range. I may give this amp a go. Anyone know if SACDs sound good enough on an Oppo 105... 
Musical Fidelity A1 I
Haha. You know more than I do! Trust me. 😁 Thank you. 
Musical Fidelity A1 I
My mistake. It is in this thread that russ is helping me. I really appreciate both of you. There is a lot of technical information regarding this hobby compared to my other hobbies. I need to read more! 
Musical Fidelity A1 I
Yes, there are a lot of uncertainties with a 35 yr unit. Ok my new thread in the amp section, russ69 has shared that he owns Triangle's. I feel his recommendations are sound. Just not sure if I need a better dac than my Oppo Sabre dac, to get bett... 
Musical Fidelity A1 I
Thanks Russ. The M2si is $1000 new vs M3si at $1500. Same watt amp minus the phono and dac. What advantage is there with the M3si? Would the dac better than the Oppo Sabre dac? Much appreciated! BTW what Triangle speakers do you have? 
Musical Fidelity A1 I
I do not have a turntable and listen mostly to SACDs and CDs (some BD Audio). Do SACDs get read by a dac? If so, my OPPO 105 has a built in SABRE dac. The M3si has a dac and phone stage, but not the M2si. Same power output for both. I read that th... 
Musical Fidelity A1 I
You found me! Thanks for the post. A new amp would definitely give me peace of mind, and I wouldn't have to worry about the A1 failing. If that is part of your intention, and I believe it is, then that's sound advice. I am about to research the M3... 
Triangle Altea Esw amp recommendation
Ok thank you for reaching out and helping me. I have read so.w good reviews on the MF amps. I found one about 13 years old Class A that I may buy. I will report back after I get it. Thanks agiain. And take care. 
Triangle Altea Esw amp recommendation
Thank you russ69 and rocray. Can you tell me what Music Fidelity model would be a good pairing? I see there are several integrated amps made by Music Fidelity. Maybe someone out there has direct exoerience with the Triangle Altea ESW. Again, thanks.