Any experience with the Rega Aria? I have the P6 and an all-analog phone preamp made by the same company as my TT seems like a smart move? The price is in line with the Lehmann.
Advice on Integrated Receiver
I currently have two Monitor Audio Silver 300s. I have a Cambridge Audio CAX81 (80w/ch). After reading the reviews, the speakers sound a bit underwhelming. I have a Rega P6 turntable hooked up for most of the audio content. In looking at the Max Wattage for the speakers I realize perhaps the amplifier isn't letting them breathe enough?
The speakers are rated at 200w max with recommended 80-200w RMS. Am I way off base in thinking I'm underpowering these?
What integrated receiver would you recommend to really drive these? Budget under $5k
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The Aria is good but the Lehmann offers a better value. The power supply in the Lehmann is superior and I made good use of the bass rumble filters on it that tightened up the bass response by not wasting energy on sub sonic frequencies. https://www.lehmannaudio.com/phono-stages/black-cube-se-ii.html |
@bound4h Check out the Belles Aria Signature integrated amp (not a ‘reciever’) Might get you close to your budget IIRC, the non Signature model certainly would. |
@avanti1960 I picked up the LA Black Cube SE. Will let you know if this changes anything (I still plan on a speaker upgrade but this was a quick upgrade I could make). After reading the tech specs of the Schiit Mani, it really is not a fully capable preamp especially for the Ania Pro cartridge. |
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