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Upgrade from Cayin TA-30?

Wondering if any of you ex ta-30 owners can give me some insight on what you have gone to and how you liked it better, or if you haven't. I am ready for a change, so I would like to find something that isn't just a little better, I want something in an integrated that is a lot better. SS or tube or hybrid, just let me know how it was better and why, much appreciated! Price is a consideration, so anything under 2000$
sean34

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reubent
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Sean,

What speakers are you using? I've owned several different amps since the Cayins (I believe I was the previous owner of yours, right?) but all of the amps had lower power.

If you have high efficiency speakers, it really opens you up to some great sounding and affordable amps.

I currently own an Ultra-Fi Compact Custom 2A3 SET that is fantastic @ the $1000 price. I also own a Red Wine Audio Reali-T digital integrated amp/DAC that may even be a bigger bargain.

Unfortunately neither of these is readily available on the used market.

BTW, where do you live? You should try to get together with some locals via the "club" section here. Lots of good stuff to hear in real systems without a dealer breathing on your wallet (no offense to dealers, everyone has to make a living somehow).

Enjoy,

TIC
reubent
6,935 posts
 
Sean,

If you are seriously considering a move to higher efficiency speakers, you can get an outstanding low powered amp for not a lot of money. I've owned a stock and a modified Cayin TA-30 and many, many other amps. The Cayin TA-30 is very good and offers great value. It is musical but lacks a bit in resolution.

I have not heard the Red Wine Signature 30, but I do own a Red Wine Audio Reali-T. It is outstanding at it's pricepoint. Heck, if you plan to buy more efficient speakers you might just want to buy a Red Wine Audio Clari-T for about $300-375 and try it. My Reali-T is just a Clari-T amp with a Scott Nixon DacKit and multi-function input switcher installed in the same chassis.

Enjoy,

TIC
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