In search of a new integrated

Onhwy61 nailed it. You have an outstanding system. Enjoy it and work with it for awhile. I could rattle off a list of integrateds you could check out and the one you have would be on the list.:-)

Consider an audition of the REGA ISIS cdp (ss or valve versions) and the REGA OSIRIS inregrated amp ... Goliath killers (convinced me to buy them)

Google them for great reviews.

There is a used OSIRIS amp available on AGON (I think)

Cables that I use with them:

(i) NORDOST FREY XLR ICs and

(ii) NORDOST FREY shotgunned speaker cables with matched jumpers.

(iii) The REGA COUPLE power cables (made by KLOTZ in Germany) that come standard with the units outperformed my top-of-the-line FURUTECH

Worth a peek IMO.

I agree with most above who advise not to change electronics. You have an outstanding integrated and CD player. Come to think of it, the speakers and the rest are not too shabby either!

Your amp is more than capable of driving your SF Cremonas. Do you really think another amp will do a better job when you have a great one already? Instead I would be analyzing your room acoustics and experimenting with speaker placement - especially the placement in relation to rear and side walls and listening position. Finally you said you recently purchased these products. Give the speakers time to break in. With proper placement and room tweaks, I'll bet your system will sound incredible!

If you MUST have a new integrated, the Sonus Faber Musica may be to your liking. Obviously it was voiced with SF speakers in mind. If remote control is a must it will not suit you though.

Jeff

Going with the recommendation not to change any components just yet, if you can, try to move your entire system to another room. If that is not possible, try to move your speakers to an entirely different wall in your room. I have done this over the years and am amazed at how differently a system sounds in different rooms. Many have said here and elsewhere that the room is the biggest determiner. If that does not convince you, I have also tried the same speakers in the same position with very different systems (vintage tube equipment vs. modern solid state) and the difference is NOT overwhelming at all between these components, albeit good ones. Changing electronics can make a difference indeed, but if your room is to blame, changing electronics can really hurt you in the wallet!