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Help with possible integrated amp change for better match with my speakers.

Hello,

I've been using a Simaudio Moon 600i V1 to power my Focal L&R Utopia B speakers for some years now. 

I have spent lots of time with power cord, and interconnect cable changes. Also different outlets (Furutech GTX-D, both NCF(R) and Gold) I've plugged the speaker ports for a less bloated sound and have the system sounding actually quite nice. BUT...... all the same I'm missing some of the fine micro details buried in the music.  

This brings me to my question to you. I've been thinking about trying eather the Luxman L-509X or the L-595ASE integrated amps. Do you think this would give me better detail retrevial than my current 600i amp does? Would the 595ASE class A amp do a better job with my speakers than the 509X?

Or is there a better choice of integrated amp than this I should consider to achieve my goal for better resolution of fine micro details? 

Thanks for your time and thoughts.

gakman
roadcykler
235 posts
 

First of all, how do you know you're missing "micro details" (whatever those are)? Have you heard them on different systems with the exact same recordings? Second of all, no amp is going to change what you perceive to be not hearing. 

lewl28
61 posts
 

I have a great Accuphase E-800 with the optional phono pre-amp (AD-60) that matched really well with my Harbeth SHL5XDs and 40.3XDs.  I am considering selling it since I made a big leap up to Accuphase separates. Located in Pennsylvania.   PM me if interested. 

gakman OP
67 posts
 

@roadcykler 

I may not be using the correct terminology in "micro details", but i did explain it in the third paragraph of my post just before yours. 

I get the message that probably an amp change won't solve my issue. I'm going to entertain the idea of trying a different disc player. 

gakman OP
67 posts
 

I was just setting here when I suddenly recalled something that I had forgotten about. Many years ago, I found a local small retailer who was closing his store and had a (Parasound I believe, don't remember the model) power amplifier he was liquidating. After confirming that I could return it if I wasn't satisfied, I bought it. 

I don't remember what I was using for preamplifier, possibly Adcom. After getting it home and setup in my system I discovered that the treble frequencies were not well represented. This was a very warm amp with great bass grip but missing much of the treble. I ran it for a week or so then returned it. 

This experience would seem to indicate that an amp can make a difference in what is and isn't heard.  

goose
742 posts
 

I would guess that you should start with your source (CD player).  I recently changed my player (Modified Marantz) with an Esoteric player.  It allows the details, depth and soundstage to expand.  It is like a veil has been removed and also improving the bass and definition.  If you can demo another player, that would be telling if it is the source or another area.

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