Why would you let your spouse touch the system??? No good can come of that. Plus, you have to deal with her interface and that's about as complicated as it gets. What goes around...
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
Searching to replace a NAD C352 with a new/used integrated that will provide a meaningful sonic upgrade. Looking at options around $2,000 or below, and I don't want it to be a sideways move.
I'm keeping my old Allison One speakers, at least for now, as they work very well with my particular room conditions.
Would love to get opinions on the options below. I'm looking for ease and musicality, but the ability to articulate dense music is also important. No internal DAC required.
I'm keeping my old Allison One speakers, at least for now, as they work very well with my particular room conditions.
Would love to get opinions on the options below. I'm looking for ease and musicality, but the ability to articulate dense music is also important. No internal DAC required.
-Belles Aria - very intrigued
-Quicksilver Integrated - have never had tubes before but am open to them
-Primaluna Prologue or Dialogue - might be over my budget
-Audio Note OTO SE - one day! but probably cannot power the Allisons
-Sugden a21 SE
-Yamaha A-S2100
-Parasound Halo
-Unison Research Unico Integrated
-Exposure 2010 S2
-Primare i22
Any thoughts at all are welcome, and I haven't heard ANY of these! Thanks in advance.
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Not sure why the Hegel H160 hasn't been mentioned here yet, but I believe it ticks all your boxes and gets stellar reviews. Here's one in your price range... https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649455519-hegel-h160-integrated-amplifierdac/ Since you're considering the Halo, you may find this review interesting as it compares it directly to the H160... http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0915/Hegel_H160_Review.htm There are also reviews from Stereophile and The Absolute Sound if you're interested in other opinions. Sorry if I'm just making this harder, but best of luck in whatever you decide. |