Hi Catt3,
Could you say a bit more about what you do and don't like about your current amp? Is it lacking in bass (I found the Cambridge gear bright for my taste)?
In my experience, more money does buy a nicer integrated. Consider, for example, a used Arcam. But integrateds in your price range aren't powerful. The powerful integrateds are expensive. Surprisingly, I think you can do better for the money by shopping for separates. Kind of counter-intuitive. If you have the space, separates are the way to go.
Does your amp have pre-outs? Perhaps you can buy an amp now, and pre-amp later.
Cordially,
Eric
Could you say a bit more about what you do and don't like about your current amp? Is it lacking in bass (I found the Cambridge gear bright for my taste)?
In my experience, more money does buy a nicer integrated. Consider, for example, a used Arcam. But integrateds in your price range aren't powerful. The powerful integrateds are expensive. Surprisingly, I think you can do better for the money by shopping for separates. Kind of counter-intuitive. If you have the space, separates are the way to go.
Does your amp have pre-outs? Perhaps you can buy an amp now, and pre-amp later.
Cordially,
Eric