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Next move from Parasound HINT?

I appreciate all input and experiences…I am considering moving up from my Parasound Halo Integrated.  My hope is for better sound quality, particularly with vinyl.

My current configuration is:

1) Anthem MRX 1120 AVR for Home theater (11.1)

2) Parasound HINT to power my fronts (B&W 702 S2) and my subwoofer (SVS PB-3000) and for vinyl playback (Thorens TD-160 Super, Dynavector XX2 cart)

3) Parasound JC3+ Phono Preamp

 

Needs for Integrated Amp:

1) more refined musicality for analog playback - I listen to a lot of rock, particularly hard rock, progressive and metal.  However, I listen to a range of music, as well…from classical to trip hop to new wave…I just want to to really wow me with soundstage, separation, clarity and punch.

2) Home Theater bypass capability - onboard bass management is a plus

3) Balanced In / Balanced Out

4) L/R Speaker / Sub outputs

 

Do not need:

1) onboard phono stage

2) A whole bunch of digital inputs

3) USB

 

Thank you all in advance for any helpful opinions!

tgterm
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russ69
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The next move from an integrated is separate components not a better integrated.  

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hilde45
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How about a Hegel H390?

usualsuspectx
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I have the Supernait 3. I demo’d the Luxman and the Hegel H390 at my home during my audition period. The Luxman has a beautiful sound, the Hegel is nice but I just didn’t connect with it. My family liked the Naim the best as it’s a bit more lively and ‘fun’ sounding. I ended up getting the SN3 and the ND5XS2 streamer. Paired those with Spendor A7’s and a Rega P6. It’s a nice setup and we enjoy having it. 

mofojo
2,300 posts
 

I like my Musical Fidelity A1008 better than my Parasound A21 with tube pre. Musical Fidelity goes for really low prices used. Not sure why since I hardly see a bad word about them. Change models to frequently maybe. 
 

Anyway I did like the Parasound and I think anything you get in the under 5k range will be small differences unless you go full tubes which may be an interesting option. 

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tunehead
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+1 @russ69 

"The next move from an integrated is separate components not a better integrated."

 

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