Upgrading - what amp to choose

Hey Willie -
Were I looking to buy an integrated, a couple things I might at least do some research on would be Parasound's Halo integrated. They claim 160 Watts x 2 @ 8 Ohms (RMS, both channels driven) & 240 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms (RMS, both channels driven). Has a DAC and phono stage too, I believe. Very feature rich.

Also, I saw a couple of used Hegel H-300s on A'gon. Hegel claims output power: 250W + 250W in 8 ohms, 430W + 430W in 4 ohms. Minimum load: 2 ohms.

Good luck in your search.

Gh - thanks for the info.

Hegel peeked my interest initially and I tried the Hegel h300 today,but it's early days and lots more amps to audition.

I'll be sure to check out the Parasound if I can find a local dealer.

Looking into the Krell 300I - sounds itenresting, but the reviews are a little mixed. But it's a krell :-)

Cheers

Willie - Audio Advisor carries the Parasound Halo Integrated. I believe they ship to Canada. They have a 30 day money back guarantee in the States. Don' know if that applies to Canada but worth checking if you are interested in the Halo integrated. Link here should take you to the AA product page for it.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAHAINT

If you like the Nait, I would upgrade to the next level of integrated that permits you to add an outboard power supply like the flatcap or hicap. The improvement in sound quality by adding the PS is beyond what you would have thought. Yes, you do add an extra box, but it's totally worth it from a sonic standpoint.

Used Luxman 505 or new 550 ordered from Japan.