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Is my Amp OK?

I recently bought brand new speakers - Revel f208. Using them with Cary Audio DMS-500 DAC and Rotel RB-1590.

While I love the sound I am getting, and I am 100% sure the speakers and DAC are great, I feel that I can do better with the Amp. True? If so, what do I get to replace the Rotel RB-1590?
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thyname OP
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Any opinion on Cary Audio SA-200.2 power amp?

https://www.caryaudio.com/products/sa-200-2/

Would this be a step up compared to my Rotel RB-1590, or just a lateral move? My speakers are Revel f208 (just as a reminder). I am using the Cary DMS-500 DAC / Streamer on that setup.

Thanks!
wolf_garcia
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More expensive things always seem to sound better, even if they don't. Also, sometimes things that measure badly sound great anyway (single ended amps…I own one with no specs anywhere, unless Dennis Had talks about one). To sum up: Don't listen too hard to anything, just get expensive stuff even if you don't really have to.
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thyname OP
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@wolf_garcia  that's a very interesting perspective! I like it!
audioconnection
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Hello Thy name
 What is your pre amp?
 Best JohnnyR
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