Galion vs Luxman vs Advance Paris vs (anything else)
Hi everyone -
I currently have Wharfedale Super Lintons in a 15x21x9 room and have a Cambridge EXA100 integrated amp. I have the DacMagic 200, blue sound nano and CXC CD transport. I also have the Alva Solo and Sansui SR-717.
I have zero issues with the Cambridge equipment- but in the world of music - is anyone ever satisfied?
I’m planning on keeping the Wharfedales.
I’d be curious if anyone has may experiment with either the Galion Mono blocks and the Galion Navy Tube Amplifier? It seems like that would be a sublime combination- just under $6k USD.
On the other hand - Luxman. Everyone seems to love Luxman. I’m thinking of a use 507z. It’s approximately around $6k as well.
Lastly - Advance Paris A12 Apex. I’ve heard the A10 Classic and loved it. Truly beautiful sound. I have to assume the A12 Apex is better. But I did read a review that seemed to indicate the build was less than stellar. That’s about $5k.
Am I missing a different brand that I should be considering?
Long term I would upgrade the DAC and streamer on anything I get out of these three. I’m not trying to solve all the world’s problems in one purchase, but I’m trying to get the best base possible.
I’d say I listen streaming 50%, CD 25% and records 25%.
Musically, I’m interested in Afghan Whigs, The National, and Rush - love them all live.
The term I think of when I listen to music and the sound I’m looking for is: emotional truth. I want to feel it.
If you had any thoughts - including, forget all that go with this, I would be deeply grateful.
Thank you and happy New Year!
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@ctlesq TMR has 7 of them on their site. https://tmraudio.com/components/integrated-amplifiers/?page=1&rb_brand=Advance%20Paris |
@foggyus91 Sir - thank you for the courtesy of running that search. That you would consider doing that for a stranger on the internet, is exceedingly kind. I have heard the A10 (for sale at TMR) with my speakers - absolute magic. I am, based on recommendations interested in the A12 (unfortunately not on sale at TMR). I am going to continue to look. Honestly, if I had the chance with a reasonable return policy - I think I would pull the trigger tonight with the (internal to me) understanding, if I was not blown away, I would return it and eat the restocking fee. Thank you for your kind consideration, |
I'm going to suggest something no one else has touched on: You say you spend about 75% of your music listening on digital sources (CD's and streaming). Rather than upgrade your amplifier or adding one or more subwoofers, I'd recommend upgrading your DAC. While the DacMagic 200 is a great DAC for the price, there are much better options if you move up the food chain. For example, consider the Laiv Harmony uDac (about $1000), or it's bigger brother the Laic Harmony DAC ($2700), both R2R ladder DACS. There are also many Delta-Sigma DACS in the $1,000-$5,000 range that would be an improvement over the DacMagic 200.
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