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I need some direction

I've got the itch for more power and something different. My current system consists of Marantz SACD (SA-8260), Audio Refinement Complete Alpha and JM Labs (816s) with audioquest cable. I listen to Jazz and R & B w/ some classic rock on occassion.

Lately I have been looking hard at the Portal Panache Int. I have a weakness for passive integrateds (owned 3 Creeks)but most were not powerful enough. I'm curently in a small to medium size room but will be moving to a larger one in the future.

Any ideas ?
james3

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shoe
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Hi James
Here's that link mentioned above
Copy and paste the link. It's a well written description comparing the Portal and the Creek.. The guy did a good job trying to explain the difference.
http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.pl?forum=amp&n=69581&review=1
I would also like to add that I had a Portal Panache here for about five months. I sold it after Buying a Unison Unico. Now I have sold the Unico and bought another Panache..forget the remote, I want better sound.
shoe
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James
Just in case you are checking back. The Panache finally came in today and I've been sitting here listening to it for the last two hours. It's like my speakers were sick and have gotten over a bad cold! More open soundstage, wider , deeper, cleaner, bass is livley and the Panache seems to do it with ease.. Just what the doctor ordered. After awhile i just listened to the music instead of analyzing the system..a welcome relief.
I was thinking about changing speakers but going to hold on to these Revel F 30's for awhile, seems to be a very good match with the Panache.
good luck
Matt
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