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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
inna
7,296 posts
 
I wouldn't do a thing before upgrading speakers. But if you just must try separates...
Personally, I would probably go for older Rowland preamp and Rowland model 1 amp, but that would be $2000. Plus good cables and power cords. Or perhaps older Pass or Threshold equipment. Or Monarchy 100 deluxe anps plus some good preamp. Or...I am out of ideas at the moment.
panu21 OP
82 posts
 
just to add another alternative to my initial question, have recently found out about possible layoff by yearend and now looking at selling off some equipment for financial reasons. i have Omega super 6 alnicos in storage that i had used in a separate system with a Virtue Audio sensation 901 /w tube buffer. any suggestions on an amp for theses that can equal my Harbeth/Exposure setup ? Some equipment may have to go and i am just not thinking straight here right now. Understand tubes are better with the Omegas.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Hmmm, With the Omegas, might be interesting to take a look at something from Decware to drive them, don't need too much power.
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