If you like Gato, and do not need streamer and integrated combined, I would look at the top of the line Gato Amp 150 (ClassAB), and a separate streamer...
Looking for a simple system
Im just getting back into putting together a system from scratch again after 20 years. I have no physical media, so Ill be streaming everything. All I want is a streaming Integrated and some bookshelf speakers. Budget is 10K. So far, I have narrowed my search for the integrated: Atoll SDA300 Signature (150 watt class AB) or the Gato DIA-400S NPM (400 watt class D) and the speakers will be the new Buchardt E50's or the Gershman Studio 2's. Im leaning toward the Gato and Buchardts. Unfortunately, I can not audition any of these products so I am doing my best to learn about them before I pull the trigger. I currently have a JBL sub - I bought for a home theater project i never started and an older OPPO Universal player (if I wanted to get back into CD's.) Just looking for the groups opinion on these or something else I have not even considered. thanks...
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We are an atoll dealer their gear is great and can be auditioned unlike Gato they have a US. importer.
We have hear previous Buchardts at Axponna and felt they were okay very over rated also impossible to demo, however the new e50s do look good on paper the gershmans are excellent loudspeakers: we would recommend looking at the Alta audio alyseass unbelievable deep bass down to 32hz, via a unique patented composite, transmission line/infinite baffle bass loading design. great clarity from a superb ribbon tweeter, and a proprietary custom titanium former long throw midrange woofer. very inert composite cabinet https://altaspeakers.com/product/alyssa-speakers
just an extraordinary performer for 5k. Dave and Troy Audio intellect NJ Atoll and Alta dealers
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Go with the Electrocompaniet ECI 6DX MKII. I own pass 250, Mac 352, Accuphase 380, Hegal 390 and the above. You cannot go wrong with the electro. Check the reviews out. I am astounded how good this amp is. I also own 12 pairs of bookshelf speakers. The Buchardts are outstanding. I have the special editions model and I love them. I also, have the E 50’s on the way. Mine will b here Monday. In my collection is the PS Audio Fr 5. This is also an outstanding speaker. It has some of the best treble I’ve heard. |
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