Great integrated amplifier....problem solved. ;^)
Cheers,
John |
01-27-15: Rockanroller
as far as budget , I am looking at maybe another 1500. I said it before, and I'll say it again, integrated amp. It will work better at your level, $1500, and a whole lot more. |
No David, I just find it amusing that a $16K integrated amp (VAC Sigma 160iSE) would be considered a budget component. I wonder how many other folks would consider a $16K integrated amp a budget component.
It all depends on your point of view I suppose. Some could call the $30K Vitus a budget component compared to the Kondo and Burmester! |
02-07-15: Phd
It may appear that John's earlier integrated amp recommendation as a resolution to the OP's situation, does have its merits. In fact I have recently gone with an integrated amp to simplify my system and although it doesn't cost nearly as much as the Vitus integrated, I like the way it sounds! Mine is the dual mono Onix (made in England) rated at 120 watts per channel, plenty of power for my current needs. 02-11-15: Melbguy1
The SIA-025 is surely one of the best integrated amps, though there are many other great ss and tube integrateds including the Burmester 909 Mk5, Soulution 530, Ypsilon Phaethon, Kondo Ongaku & on the more budget side, Vac Sigma 160iSE. I also have gone to an integrated amp, apparently on the super budget side, a VAC Sigma 160i. I'm very happy, and have sold off my separates. It makes life a lot simpler, and I now know I'd have to at least triple the expense to top it. Yes, integrated amps can be beaten, but one has to be ready to pay a LOT more money. |
