I've only heard the Belles Aria and, briefly, the PL Dialogue. The Dialogue impressed me; but I don't recall the speakers. I would have bought the Aria if it had balance control. My ears are not equal. I listened extensively with Vandersteen Treo CTs and ProAc monitors. It was really nice. I wound up with the Primare I32 and couldn't be happier. Sounds better to me than the Aria or it's big sister, the Soloist.
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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