Have been doing a lot of research and was all set on the Cambridge Audio A851A and 851N. Then I read about a recurring issue that randomly turns the volume up all the way and can damage the speakers. Not sure how common it is though.
My local dealer carries Cambridge so I stopped by today after work and they no longer carry it. They said they now carry Atoll because it blows the 851A out of the water and they couldn't sell any 851As after customers did a side-by-side comparison. I auditioned the Atoll IN100 with an Atoll DAC100se and a Bluesound Node 2. It sounded great but just opened up more questions. The Node is only $500 but I would then need a DAC. Not a lot of info out there on Atoll.
I found a couple AV dealers that I can audition Cambridge Audio and KEF LS50s. So I guess that's my plan for now. Has anyone heard of, or had first-hand experience with Atoll? They are a French company.
My local dealer carries Cambridge so I stopped by today after work and they no longer carry it. They said they now carry Atoll because it blows the 851A out of the water and they couldn't sell any 851As after customers did a side-by-side comparison. I auditioned the Atoll IN100 with an Atoll DAC100se and a Bluesound Node 2. It sounded great but just opened up more questions. The Node is only $500 but I would then need a DAC. Not a lot of info out there on Atoll.
I found a couple AV dealers that I can audition Cambridge Audio and KEF LS50s. So I guess that's my plan for now. Has anyone heard of, or had first-hand experience with Atoll? They are a French company.