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What comes after an Audio Aero Prima integrated ?

I have had this wonderful amp for a year and really do enjoy it . But, the dreaded "upgrade bug" has bitten and I would like to find something that is better in all of the areas that the Prima does so well . I don't have a lot of experience with other pieces and I am not able to go out and listen in the retail market .
I have Soliloquy 6.2i speakers and a Granite 657 CDP . I seem to enjoy detail, extension, dynamics and good ole musicality with my classic rock and contemporary blues music . I hate etched highs and one note base ! My listening room is small so I listen in the near field at lower volume levels than the rock music gender would suggest . A listening session usually lasts for 5-6 hours at a time on a daily basis .
I would like to hear from past owners of the Prima who have made a successful jump to something better .
Thank You
saki70
saki70 OP
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Yes , it is a very nice integrated amp . I really enjoyed my time with it . It's just that stupid upgraditis bug !LOL

As for speakers : I never tried any monitors with it but the Soliloquy 6.2i's that I did use were quite nice with it . I used these in a small room for nearfield listening . I am using Reference 3A De Capo i's right now and really like them . They are a monitor with no crossovers at a higher price point . I have found that , although not being produced anymore , the Soliloquy's are like the Prima integrated , very good value ! What is the reason for the monitor decision ?

I did not try any other tubes with the Prima .

I have dedicated circuits for my audio equipment and have not tried any filters or the like . The P/C did make an audible difference though !
jiegana
8 posts
 
Why monitors?

I guess is a combination of taste (I don´t like towers), risk of damage the speaker = 2 young kids, at least monitors will be on stands and, in someway, shipping price. I live in Chile so it's very likely that I'll need to import the speakers because there's none of the ones I want in Chile.

I'll go for a Voltage Stabilizer soon (I hope)

JIE
saki70 OP
907 posts
 
My bust ; the P/C reference above was for the Prima CDP . NOT the Prima integrated amp ! Apoligies to all whom I have led astray with my souring grey matter !

I can understand the shipping thing for your location . But
keep in mind that if you buy speaker stands they are heavy . Usually equal to or greater than the speakers themselves !

Good luck .
jiegana
8 posts
 
Yeah, but I can get stands here. Pretty good ones.
Regarding CD Player my Trichord Revelation arrived and again it was a huge step from my....discman!!!
I guess pretty good for the money. I hope i can compare it to CD players in it's price line.

I'll share my experience with that.
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