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Audiolab, Rowland integrated - nothing in between?

Of course there is something in-between. Question is if it's worth it. I am thinking about uprading my Audiolab 8000LX integrated but even used Rowland or perhaps Gryphon are beyond the reach at the moment. How much would I really gain if I got, say, Naim or Plinius or whatever?
My Michael Green Design free resonance speakers need really good control or they become loose. Audiolab does OK but it's not good enough. And I want more resolution, better imaging, soundstage etc. Cables are Purist Audio Colossus.
So. what do you think?
inna
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roxy54
8,113 posts
 
What about Exposure or Sugden?
ballan
184 posts
 
I second the Naim.
glrtrgi
69 posts
 
Redgum Audio out of Australia makes a very good product.

GLR
inna OP
7,789 posts
 
You see, that was exactly my point. Used Rowland goes for about $2500. Why would I want to spend $1500 or so for something lesser instead of waiting for a while?
Also, I heard that Naim sounds too forward, don't know about that Australian stuff. I don't like Krell sound except for very old Krells, the same with Levinsons.
zoya
120 posts
 
Inna,
What kind of mucis are listening?
Have you considered tubes?
Or how about used Mc separates? For about $1500 - $2000 you can get a nice combination of used pre and power amp.
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