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What sort of upgrade from Rega Brio to go with my Dynaudio's X12?

Hi! In your view, what integrated amp would make my X12 sing? I like the Brio but was told and know that my speakers will benefit a lot from a more powerful, newer amp. What would the candidates be?

Rega Elex, Cambridge CXa81, Hegel H95? Nad, Roksan, Yamaha? What else? What kind of power do I need? Any thoughts??

fariatavares
fariatavares OP
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I would try the Elex MK4, for instance, as I like the Brio as a more music than hifi sort of amp.

My budget is 2k max, if you have ideias to suggest.

grislybutter
3,193 posts
 

more music than hifi sort of amp

what does it mean?

fariatavares OP
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sorry for not being clear. an amp that, in my view, plays music very well. many other amps are technically more impressive in the way you get details, bass, highs and so on....the rega is very natural and musical sounding in that regard, I think...

grislybutter
3,193 posts
 

oh, OK. yes it's subjective what sound moves you. It's hard to describe what's musical because it depends on the person and the music I like to use the terms "warm, bright, sweet, detailed, layered, rich, airy, direct, spacious, vintage" because I think I know what they mean. I don't understand the meta-language used here a lot. 

fariatavares OP
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What about Yamaha's S801 with the X12? Is that a good combo?

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