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Advice on switching to separates

Currently using an Exposure 2010s integrated amp with Harbeth mini monitors. I am absolutely satisfied with the overall performance but have always been wanting to try separates. My question is can i better my integrated with separates on a budget of around 1500 dollars. I also have Omega super 6 Alnicos speakers from a second system which was scrapped. Due to space limitations I now use the Harbeths because they are smaller, but they can be switched back in if I can put together a system that beats the one I currently have. Any suggestions or should I be happy with what I have. Thanks.
panu21
meiwan
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I'm a big integrated fan. I'm running Harbeth C7's with one. For $1500 absolutely stick with an integrated. If you want to upgrade, although the 2010s is nice (I had the 3010s2), there are several choices used that will move things up a notch or two. None will be separates.

But if your happy, just stay happy and save the $1500.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Stick with what you have. Switching to separates means:

1. What amp and preamp to buy?
2. Should I use the same brand for both?
3. How much power?
4. What interconnect?
5. Tubes or solid state?

Less is more. I recommend keeping it simple.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Roxy54, Good movie.
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philjolet
2,306 posts
 
If you want a change maybe the Naim Nait 5i is worth a try.

I think the only people that should buy separates are the ones that are spending $10,000> for reasons stated above.

ad nauseum...
jmelet
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"I think the only people that should buy separates are the ones that are spending $10,000>"....ARE YOU KIDDING, WHAT FREAKIN PLANET ARE YOU FROM??
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