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Need advise for my current system.......

I'm planning to upgrade my system, but which one I have to let go or I have to keep .........
cause, I don't have many chances to listen another gears.
I'm more toward to digital harsh and high than analog smooth.
Thanks for the advise guys!!

Meridian 518(preamp),
meridian 500(transport),
Theta Pro Basic IIIa(D/A)
Acurus amp
B&W Speaker series 500(I really don't have any idea what series is this, got them from Grandmom)
dadlia

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stehno
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I agree with Artemus. What budget do you have for another amp?
stehno
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Dadlia, check out the Odyssey Stratos amps at odysseyaudio.com. There you will all the reviews on this amp. It sells for $995 or fully loaded for $1095 and it should blow away any other near it's price range. The Absolute Sound gave it Golden Ear Award last year. International Audio Review rated it the second best solid state amp in 1999.

They also come with a 20 warranty. And you can order a pair in monoblock versions for around $2100.

I've never heard but I have two friends who bought them and love them.
stehno
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The last thing you want is an amp that muffles and softens the musical presentation. It will add a grain and hash to the highs, strip away the initial attack, the ensuing natural decay, and the dynamics giving you a dull and lifeless presentation. Your B&W's should help compensate for a good, articulate, and transparent solid state system.

The amplifier is the cornerstone to any system, good or bad. As your amp goes, so goes your system. I would suggest not compromising on this component. That's why you should give the Odyssey Stratos your consideration.
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