Easy to drive and 85db efficient anything will do around 100w into 8ohms
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Cheers George
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Cheers George
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
Easy to drive and 85db efficient anything will do around 100w into 8ohms https://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/805fig1.jpg Cheers George |
I recently heard the Ayre EX-8 in a small tool with Boenicke W5. Great combo and this small speakers really filled the room! The Ayre is a bit outside your budget but if you well something it may work. Or looks för 2nd hand. I have also heard many good things about Hegel and was close to buying a cheaper model. |
Check out Modwright integrated amps. They offer a chance to get both a DAC and phono pre inside. If you are patient, and say you don't mind buying used, you could get one in your price range. The sound would be right up your alley. Read the stellar reviews. Dan Wright really stands behind his products--even used ones. I've had 3 of his CD players. They shoot well above their price point. Bob |
@jsautter The 190 would definitely be powerful enough, but I don't want to shortchange myself on power and regret it later. The McIntosh I am using is technically only rated at 50 watts(even though I think it is more like 75) and it does very well. I don't plan on changing the speakers any time soon, but who knows in the future. The MHDT Orchid DAC sounds fantastic. I am definitely not opposed to keeping it. I will try it side by side with whatever I get and I will keep it if it is significantly better. I am willing to give up maybe a tiny bit of SQ to have it integrated, but not a ton. |