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Best imaging up to 3k used?

My speakers are warm, so I am looking for the faster, brighter type of sound.

Great imaging is my no1 goal. (3D , instrument separation)
PRAT no.2 (speed, dynamics, flow)

Redbook files only, DAC / streamer with analogue preamp preferred




zuio
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tom6897
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I have listened to Benchmark, Naim and Mytek. They should work well with a slightly warm and musical speaker.
caroline452
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tdimler
132 posts
 
Look at a used Mytek Manhattan.  Very clean, uncolored sound, has both digital and analog pre-amp.
nycjlee
286 posts
 
Maybe a used Chord Hugo TT or Ayre Codex would work nicely for you.  I'm using the Codex and the imaging is very good and the music is very clear and detailed.   I heard the TT a few times and it's very detailed and clear.  
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zuio OP
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I like the idea of the battery powered and capacitor buffered Hugo TT. How is the Hugo TT in terms of dynamics ? I had the original Hugo for some time and found it lacking in dynamics and image density.

How is the Ayre Codex compared to the Hugo TT?

I have an eye on the SOTM SDP 1000 ex which has an analoge preamp and battery power too.
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