Not going to be extra money to move up. Not a big fan of separates to begin with. More cables more comparing NO. I agree about synergy but the RB 1070 seems to be an issue. Had a 990 for 6 years. I think their best sounding amp may be the 981. Would rweally like to stay with an integrated but $600 to $700 used buys 90 to 100 per side and may or may not sound better. The question still remains for now Nak or Belles. Maybe should go back to B&K Reference 5 tuner preamp and a 4420?
Nak PA 5MMKII Bellles 150A HR Rotel RB 1070? Which one
I am looking at three different amps in my area and price range. Say $250 to $450 Belles 150A Hot Rod, Nak PA5 MKII, Rotel RB 1070. I have a Rotel RC 1070 preamp so that is why the Rotel is in the mix. Cables are all Analysis Plus and speakers are either Vandersteen 2C or Infinity RS 2.5s. I owned Rotel gear 2001 -2006 (before I moved on to a perfect but soul less digital Bel Canto) and always thought despite its flaws the Rotel gear was pretty musical. I have heard it said in more then one spot the RB 1070 is a bit more clinical then the older stuff but who knows what cables were being used Have never heard a belles and have not heard a Nak since I worked in the biz way back then. Any synergy issues here with the Rotel preamp.? which by the way i think is better then the early 995 and 990 which were also good but more veiled.
The question also is this stuff going to outdo my Music Hall A 50.2 integrated? No slouch in itself.
The question also is this stuff going to outdo my Music Hall A 50.2 integrated? No slouch in itself.