Amplification for Shahinian Obelisks?
Hello there!
I just had my newly-bought second-hand Obelisks overhauled at Shahinian, and now they are on my way to me.
At this stage I am thinking of amplification for them.
I listen mostly to acoustical musiŃ (Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux, and the like), jazz of all sorts, mostly modern ECM-style, also some older Blue Note, and pop music (a lot less). Almost no rock, although it is gaining on me (in the car, though).
I have had several Macs (integrteds and separates), loved their sound, but I want to move forward: Macs' sound is a bit too relaxed for me (although I don't like the sound to be overly crisp). The most important thing for me is musicality and space: I like to listen to music, not sounds.
I want as few boxes as possible, so I want a DAC with an amp in one box. It will be fed through coax or optical from an upgraded 24/96 Sonos.
The contestants at this stage are
1. Electrocompaniet ECI 6 DS
2. Hegel H300
3. Plinius Inspire 980
4. Devialet 120
I am currently leaning towards the Electrocompaniet or Hegel.
Would appreciate your comments on these. Or, maybe, I am missing something here, and there are more choices?
I dont have an opportunity to audition them in my home town, unfortunately, so it will be more or less a blind buy.
Comments from Shahinian owners are more than welcome.
Thanks a lot for your comments!