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Next move from Parasound HINT?

I appreciate all input and experiences…I am considering moving up from my Parasound Halo Integrated.  My hope is for better sound quality, particularly with vinyl.

My current configuration is:

1) Anthem MRX 1120 AVR for Home theater (11.1)

2) Parasound HINT to power my fronts (B&W 702 S2) and my subwoofer (SVS PB-3000) and for vinyl playback (Thorens TD-160 Super, Dynavector XX2 cart)

3) Parasound JC3+ Phono Preamp

 

Needs for Integrated Amp:

1) more refined musicality for analog playback - I listen to a lot of rock, particularly hard rock, progressive and metal.  However, I listen to a range of music, as well…from classical to trip hop to new wave…I just want to to really wow me with soundstage, separation, clarity and punch.

2) Home Theater bypass capability - onboard bass management is a plus

3) Balanced In / Balanced Out

4) L/R Speaker / Sub outputs

 

Do not need:

1) onboard phono stage

2) A whole bunch of digital inputs

3) USB

 

Thank you all in advance for any helpful opinions!

tgterm
usualsuspectx
6 posts
 

@tgterm the Hegel was great sounding, but it picked up a buzz at a certain time of day and I could look down inside of it and hear it coming from the transformer. It may have been a faulty unit, but I was looking for perfection when I was about to drop that kind of cash. It was probably some sort of interference coming through the power lines (may not have been the unit at all). All the units you are considering are awesome and you can’t go wrong with any of them. 

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audiotroy
3,747 posts
 

We sell the hegel,coda naim and parasoud used to selll luxman

 

The coda csib beats them all it is also unique in that the output power and bias is selectable 

DAVE AND Troy

AUDIO INTELLECT NJ

 

vinylvalet
892 posts
 

+1 Coda CSiB based on actually hearing it.

yyzsantabarbara
4,712 posts
 

I liked the CSiB V1 a lot but preferred the KRELL K-300i integrated more (I owned both last year). I sold both and now have the CODA #8 and the KRELL 175XD amps with the CODA 07x preamp. I liked the 2 integrated so much that I wanted to step up a bit higher with the separates.

If you want to try something a little more daring, try a Benchmark LA4 ($2500) with a CODA #8 or with a new KRELL XD amp. I love that combo. If I ever get the CODA #16 amp, I am using it with the LA4 preamp, not the 07x which I also like a lot.

stuartk
2,674 posts
 

The Hegel H390 has great clarity, separation and punch. 

I haven't heard the Coda but it has a terrific reputation and if it matters, is US made.  

 

 

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