You should seriously consider auditioning other (better) speakers before further upgrades, IMHO.
New Build
I am in the beginning stages of building my hifi system.
Here is what I have:
Spectral DMC-10 Preamp
Kinima G2 speakers
Pro-Ject 1.2 turntable w/ Ortofon Red
Magnum Dynalab FT-101
Here is what I need:
A power amp, or sell the Spectral and pick up an integrated.
I think I would like more inputs on the pre. I do use phono and have heard the Spectral is amazing at that. I will be fine with 3 inputs for now as I am only planning on adding a CD player, but wouldn't mind having XM and TV in the mix later on. (only have one audio set-up is desirable, but not mandatory...can always use a Onkyo etc to run the vid / XM)
If I sell the Spectral what is good phono stage or is there an integrated amp out there that has a decent phono onboard?
If going with a power amp, I want tube. Leaning towards
Audio Rearch vs55 or vsI55
Cary SLI-80
VTL ST85
Manley Stingray??
Others......???
What would you do?
Thanks!
Rob
Here is what I have:
Spectral DMC-10 Preamp
Kinima G2 speakers
Pro-Ject 1.2 turntable w/ Ortofon Red
Magnum Dynalab FT-101
Here is what I need:
A power amp, or sell the Spectral and pick up an integrated.
I think I would like more inputs on the pre. I do use phono and have heard the Spectral is amazing at that. I will be fine with 3 inputs for now as I am only planning on adding a CD player, but wouldn't mind having XM and TV in the mix later on. (only have one audio set-up is desirable, but not mandatory...can always use a Onkyo etc to run the vid / XM)
If I sell the Spectral what is good phono stage or is there an integrated amp out there that has a decent phono onboard?
If going with a power amp, I want tube. Leaning towards
Audio Rearch vs55 or vsI55
Cary SLI-80
VTL ST85
Manley Stingray??
Others......???
What would you do?
Thanks!
Rob
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I have not yet picked up the G2's but can get them for $400. Are the Kinima's that bad? I don't have direct experience but the look of them and the design got me very worried. A quick google indicate that there are some unhappy customers of their other speakers. So just a word of caution - there might be a good reason they are so "cheap". I would recommend you get a pair of Veritas 1.8 used. I think you can find some quite close to your price range. Of course I could be completely wrong...but I sense something wrong and I also read that they went out of business after only a few years. The Veritas 1.8 are discontinued too but Energy is well known and respected brand and these were probably they best speaker they have made, so far. |