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Is this a sideways move?

Hi everyone

I have an Aesthetix Mimas integrated that I enjoy, and my source is a Holo Spring 3 KTE DAC/preamp. Maybe I have upgraditus, but I'm thinking of using the Holo Spring as my preamp, and selling the Mimas for a good power amp. I'm thinking Coda S5.5, Coda No. 8, Aesthetix Atlas, Pass Labs XA30.8, Pass Labs X150.8, Modwright KWA150se. My budget is up to $10,000. I am driving Harbeth 30.2 XD speakers in a 15' x 15' room. Am I upgrading or is this just a sideways move? Are there others I need to consider?

 

Thank you in advance!

ullogu1

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audioconnection
1,270 posts
 

(((My budget is up to $10,000.))))

While i enjoy what your speakers do for what they are the Aesthetix Mimas and the Vandersteen Treo CTs pairing is legendary. I promise it will bring on more of what your mind is longing for.

   Best,

     JohnnyR 

audioconnection
1,270 posts
 

Even in your existing room the TreoCTs Mimas pairing

will allow you to experience how great an amp the Aesthetix is

that you already own..

JohnnyR

 

 

 

audioconnection
1,270 posts
 

TreoCT with your amp will smoke your speakers and room

excuses I’ll bet five bucks the other suggesters

have never ever heard this pairing.

Best,

JohnnyR

audioconnection
1,270 posts
 

I would hold out for a preowned pair of Vandersteens 

TreoCTs or save for a bit and make an incredible pairing 

Bes JohnnyR 

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