Thats pretty insightful and refreshing.
You are probably right, significant spend to get to the next level. I considered the INT 25 but that might also be a sideways move.
Simaudio 340 i hard to beat for the $$
I have a bit of a dilemma in that I’m having a hard time moving from my Simaudio 340 i. I absolutely love this integrated except I wish the sound stage was wider. I was considering getting a 600 i but after extensive research people are saying 600 is not like the 340 and I see a lot of people sell the 600. Owners of the 600 I told me they were disappointed in the unit. For some reason the 340 i is unique to the Simaudio line up. I was interested in the Luxman 550 MK2 but after speaking to a Sonus Faber dealer with good knowledge of the brand he believes that class A will not have the dynamics required to drive my speakers as Sonus Faber are known to be power hungry. He suggested staying with class A/B. I had a class A tube amplifier and yes, I agree it was lacking the punch of the 340. My problem is my budget in the used market for a solution is $5-6000. Current setup is:
Sonus Faber Minima Amator 2
Lumin U1 mini with SBooster
Denafrips Venus 2
Simaudio 340 i
I’m looking for something laid back, detailed, smooth and punchy like the 340 but with a bigger soundstage. Does it even exist at 5/6 k (CAN BTW)
I’ve had Hegel 390/360 and it didn’t impress me.
Accuphase E370? Luxman 507?
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It’s actually incredible how much value is in this 340. I do agree the 600 is better but only marginal but and big jump in price. I have a friend with some Audio Research gear so maybe it’s time to beg him to bring over for a demo. I’ve heard great things about pairing Audio Research with Sonus Faber. |
The tool at GIK acoustics, Set up tutorials at Cardas http://www.cardas.com/system-setup and YouTube is your friend. Also cover that TV with a blanket. I am staying clear of you and this site after this incident.
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