Depending upon price point you are targeting I would go Pass, Vinnie Rossi, or Graphon... or Luxman. So yes, I concur with those above. Best bang for the buck is the Vinnie Rossi.
I have to downsize big time, any ideas on integrated amps and smaller 3 way speakers
I have to downsize my system quite dramatically. My current system is Well-Tempered Versalex TT with Dynavector DV XX-2 MKII cart, Oppo BDP-105D, Auralic Vega G2 Streamer/Dac, Esoteric C-03 Pre, Sanders Magtech amp with up-graded caps and Monitor Audio PL300 Mk 1 Speakers.
I have been thinking I need to downgrade the TT although I love the sound and I will probably go to an Integrated. Been looking at the Accuphase E-270 or 370. Speakers I like are the Sonus Faber Sonetto V or something similar. I need to be careful with those pesky back waves of Kenjit fame but otherwise I am open to ideas. This will be my last investment in gear as I have cancer and only a couple of years left. I will also need to simplify things for my wife.
Just some rough ideas that have worked for some of you would be appreciated. I have no real affinity with any brand although I am very partial to my Auralic DAC.
Thanks in advance folks.
I have been thinking I need to downgrade the TT although I love the sound and I will probably go to an Integrated. Been looking at the Accuphase E-270 or 370. Speakers I like are the Sonus Faber Sonetto V or something similar. I need to be careful with those pesky back waves of Kenjit fame but otherwise I am open to ideas. This will be my last investment in gear as I have cancer and only a couple of years left. I will also need to simplify things for my wife.
Just some rough ideas that have worked for some of you would be appreciated. I have no real affinity with any brand although I am very partial to my Auralic DAC.
Thanks in advance folks.
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If you wish to keep things very stripped down and small, yet very high end, you may wish to consider a Mytek Manhattan/Brooklyn DAC/Pre. They’re top-of-the-line DACs which include a fine phono stage, and then pair them with active speakers. Myself, I’d lean towards PSI professional monitors. https://www.psiaudio.swiss/ They are completely analog yet as accurate and transparent as any speaker built, balanced inputs (only), and several models are small yet sacrifice nothing except a bit of bass. The A215-M is a svelte floorstander if that’s your preference. But there are other actives that are as good. Source gear could be anything. Enjoy, and best wishes with you health. |
The Arcam SA20 is a fine performer and a real value if you like a more natural and tonally rich sound. It's not for someone who wants to shake the room, but since you're downsizing I can recommend it with no hesitation. For a little more power, room correction and a MM/MC phono stage, you can move up to the new Arcam SA30. I own the SA20 and use its internal DAC and MM phono stage. Very happy with the decision. |
Sorry to hear about your health. I wish you the best of luck. I currently have an almost all Rega system. Rega Brio integrated amp and DAC. Both are small footprint units. I also have the Rega monitors RX1. I am very pleased with the sound. It doesn't matter if I connect a CD transport or heos streamer. Both sound great. The amp also has a great phono input. I hope this helps. Best of luck. |
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