Help/advice, upgrading my vintage amplifier!


Hi there!

I'm still new on this stereo world so I'm looking some advice!
My current set up is;

Turntable; Schiit Sol.
Cartridge; Sumiko Moonstone.
Phono Preamp; Schiit Many.
Amplifier; Sansui G6000 (recapped).
Speakers; Klipsch Lascala (Bob Crites upgraded).

I love how everything sounds but I was thinking, am I going to get more out of my speakers is If I use a newer amplifier? (I have a vintage amplifier) and a different phone preamp? I was thinking in the Cambridge duo Alva preamp and the Cambridge axr100 amplifier? If someone out there want to share your experience I will appreciate it! I don't want to spend a considered amount of money and get the same results or maybe slightly better.

Thank you in advance!





erivera1990

Showing 1 response by big_greg

You have some nice speakers, everything else is kind of entry level. 

What's your budget?  Based on your setup, it looks like vinyl is your main source?

I would avoid Jolida, I have owned one of their preamps (Fusion) and a couple of the JD9 phono stages.  They aren't built that well and are noisy compared to other components.  

I wouldn't limit yourself to tubes (although I love tubes).  While the La Scalas don't need much power, they can benefit from a more powerful amplifier.  Class D is worth considering.  Lots of power and damping for the La Scala's big woofers and the slightly rolled off top end of many Class D amps may be a blessing with the La Scala's, especially if you like to listen loud.

With the current vinyl setup you have, you're not going to experience the full benefits of a better amp/preamp.  The pieces you mentioned are probably a sideways move at best.

If you're happy with how things sound and only have a few hundred dollars in your budget, don't spend anything.  Be happy with what you have and don't waste your money making a sideways move.