I've had a PS Audio Strata for a few years now and I keep going back to it. My other system has a tubed front end and vinnie rossi amp. The Vinnie system has a little more bloom and body but I've also spent more time, money and tinkering to dial it in than I have the PS Audio. The PS Audio has been great for me and the only thing it doesn't have is the phono stage built in. Streaming is very easy as I use airplay from my phone, bypassing the use of the PS Audio app completely. The PS Audio has channel balance and gain control per input which I do find useful. Another example, I swapped out the PS Audio for a Rogue Pharoah on a pair of Magnepan .7's. The PS Audio had more top end and better bass. The Rogue had a little extra depth/dimension. The PS Audio has been dead quiet for me. I also hear the differences in cables with the PS Audio. TMR Audio had a couple very reasonably priced.
2nd system for office, all-in-one integrated suggestions
Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations on an all-in-one integrated for a second system at work. My overall all-in budget is $4000 (including cables). I'll be using the Elac debut 2.0 speakers to start. The goal of the system is mainly streaming but I'll need MM/MC capabilities. I could do a separate phono stage at some point, but prefer something built in for now to keep the system clean. I'm looking at the Rega P1 with an updated Hana cartridge (my home rig is a P10 outfitted with a Hana Umami Red). I'll be using AQ cabling. I feel like this price point is difficult because of the vast number of options. My rig at home is very transparent, dynamic, maybe just toward the warm side of neutral. I have all tubes at home but would like solid state just for convenience for this system, but nothing too analytical sounding. Thanks for the suggestions
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