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Integrated upgrade recomendations

Hi all!  Newish to the hobby.  I've had a PS Sprout 100 and Wharfedale Denton 85 for about 2 years.  They sound great but I have the itch to upgrade. Any recommendations for an integrated amp for these speakers, or should I upgrade the speakers first?  Budget is $2000 or so

mikeybklyn
dayglow
1,729 posts
 

The issue with many Audiophiles is they go cheap on electronics. Yes most of us know speakers/room will dictate/control your sound. When you cut corners on electronics you will never know what the speakers capability is. What % do you think the Sprout gets out of your Denton 85? Upgrade your amp then source and have basic room treatment. When this is accomplished enjoy the Denton until your ready for a speaker upgrade.

paradisecom
262 posts
 

How about the Leak Stereo 130 integrated? 

https://www.leakaudio.com

 

 

 

 

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ditusa
1,689 posts
 

@mikeybklyn,

Maybe a Schiit Ragnarok integrated amp. Cost $1700.

https://www.schiit.com/products/ragnarok-1

 

dayglow
1,729 posts
 

I never mentioned an amp. I helped my sister set up an entry level system. Decided on a Belles Aria due to the reviews and comments by well respected bloggers and by luck the Belles Aria is excellent at it's price point(2500?) With this amp you can upgrade to another efficient speaker and keep your amp. 

johnto
972 posts
 

Parasound Hint is tough to beat loads of features, the prior model 5 was a Stereophile class A component.

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