After close to four decades using amps from Levinson, Pass, Bryston and Krell, I decided to give Parasound a try. I have to say that I'm impressed. I'm using their top-end JC2 preamp and JC5 poweramp, but the build and sound quality for the dollar are stellar.
Upgrading System...Help/opinions on Parasound and others?
Hi! I'm new to Audiogon...have been into hi-fi for about 10 years now.
I'm going to be slowly upgrading my system over the next year or two. For a turntable, I am thinking Music Hall mmf-7.3, with Schiit Mani phono stage. For speakers, I'm most likely going with Joseph Audio (not sure which ones yet). I already have a Marantz CD-6006 which I adore. ANYWAY...my question is more about a pre-amp/power amp. My current system is listed at the bottom if you're interested.
My short list is:Parasound NewClassic 200 Pre (would use with my current AMC 2100 amp)
Prima Luna EVO 100 Integrated Amp (if going tube)Vincent SV-237MK (also if going tube and I feel like spending a little more)
NAD C165BEE
Any opinions on these pairings are welcome, as in, would the pre and power amp do the turntable and speakers justice? What I'm really looking for is a nice pre/power amp that will pair well with the 7.3 turntable, drive good speakers, has tone control and preferably a bypass-able phono stage so that I can use the Mani.
Thank you kindly! :)
Current System:Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC with 2M Blue and acrylic platterMarantz CD6006 CD player
Marantz 2240 (using as pre-amp)AMC 2100 power ampFocal Aria 906 speakers
I'm going to be slowly upgrading my system over the next year or two. For a turntable, I am thinking Music Hall mmf-7.3, with Schiit Mani phono stage. For speakers, I'm most likely going with Joseph Audio (not sure which ones yet). I already have a Marantz CD-6006 which I adore. ANYWAY...my question is more about a pre-amp/power amp. My current system is listed at the bottom if you're interested.
My short list is:Parasound NewClassic 200 Pre (would use with my current AMC 2100 amp)
Prima Luna EVO 100 Integrated Amp (if going tube)Vincent SV-237MK (also if going tube and I feel like spending a little more)
NAD C165BEE
Any opinions on these pairings are welcome, as in, would the pre and power amp do the turntable and speakers justice? What I'm really looking for is a nice pre/power amp that will pair well with the 7.3 turntable, drive good speakers, has tone control and preferably a bypass-able phono stage so that I can use the Mani.
Thank you kindly! :)
Current System:Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC with 2M Blue and acrylic platterMarantz CD6006 CD player
Marantz 2240 (using as pre-amp)AMC 2100 power ampFocal Aria 906 speakers
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