Ok, so I've put aside all of the above for now. Actually bought a Sansui AU-101 for peanuts off that large auction site we know and sometimes love. More for its bold appearance than anything else, but who knows, it may surprise me. Have a line on a Cambridge Audio 640A but the appearance blahs still apply. Anybody want to buy a Cambridge Audio 340A cheap? That way, I'll be forced to get something new and just decide.
Newsed int amp - Creek, Music Hall, Linn?
Hi. My current system is:
http://tinyurl.com/kjfstereo
I'm considering replacing my Cambridge Audio Azur 340A due to a combination of sonic and aesthetic reasons, as follows:
* On some music, the Cambridge Audio Azur 340A sounds a tad bright and is tiring. I like it a lot with jazz and some pop, but on alternative (REM, Cure, ...) it sounds bright.
* The old school Pioneer tuner and Onix CD player look cool. The 340A is a bit too subdued next to them.
I am following some used equipment like Creek 5050, Creek 4330, Music Hall A25.2, and Linn Majik-1. Only the Music Hall is appealing aesthetically, but I have no idea of the sound.
Any advice on which of these or any other to get. I'd like to stay under $500 but can be persuaded otherwise.
Thanks in advance,
Keith
http://tinyurl.com/kjfstereo
I'm considering replacing my Cambridge Audio Azur 340A due to a combination of sonic and aesthetic reasons, as follows:
* On some music, the Cambridge Audio Azur 340A sounds a tad bright and is tiring. I like it a lot with jazz and some pop, but on alternative (REM, Cure, ...) it sounds bright.
* The old school Pioneer tuner and Onix CD player look cool. The 340A is a bit too subdued next to them.
I am following some used equipment like Creek 5050, Creek 4330, Music Hall A25.2, and Linn Majik-1. Only the Music Hall is appealing aesthetically, but I have no idea of the sound.
Any advice on which of these or any other to get. I'd like to stay under $500 but can be persuaded otherwise.
Thanks in advance,
Keith
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