Perhaps you should get a good tube integrated if "finesse and imaging" are actually important…more heat maybe (I say "maybe" because I've had some SS amps that could fry an egg) but really not an issue unless you live in a small hut, not that there's anything wrong with hut dwelling (Yurts? Domes? Treehouses?). When SS amp hype says "tube-like" I look at that as tube encouragement…at 3 grand there's some nice stuff with enough watts to get the walls (or tent flaps) shaking like that new Prima Luna thing that can use various tubes in different modes. Besides, tube amps are more fun.
Upgrading - what amp to choose
I'm in the process of looking at upgrading my NAIM 5i - i.e. the one with the jack on the front panel and the passive front end.
I like integrated amps (they take up less space) and I specifically like the NAIM because it runs so cool.
But I'm looking for something that resolves to a higher level with better imaging, but has the punch and clarity of the NAIM.
Budget around $3k
Any thoughts?
Or is my only choice the NAIT XS-2 :-)
Cheers :-)
I like integrated amps (they take up less space) and I specifically like the NAIM because it runs so cool.
But I'm looking for something that resolves to a higher level with better imaging, but has the punch and clarity of the NAIM.
Budget around $3k
Any thoughts?
Or is my only choice the NAIT XS-2 :-)
Cheers :-)