I agree that a warm amp would be a good match. It sounds like aesthetics is going to be important which I can very much understand. I am a sucker for the Moonriver (vintage), timeless (Luxman), sharp (Yamaha, Technics) looks. Onkyo does have some good looking gear too.
Onkyo A-50 vs Buckeye Purifi 1ET6525SA
My wife is in love with the looks of the A-50. I'm thinking I might be better off with the Stereo Purifi Amp and a Wiim Ultra as the preamp for now. More power, possibly more robust. We have a CD Player and a cheap Audio Technica turntable for now. Speakers are BMR Towers, 4-6 ohm and 85 DB. Listening distance is about 9 feet in a 14 by 14 by 8 foot room.
What are your thoughts on the Onkyo vs the Buckeye? Which set up would you go with?
This will be only for music at least for now.
Appreciate your input. Thank you.
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@parkergetdean those Moonriver are beautiful. I’d have to save up a bit to get one though. I also love the look of the Technics SUG700 MK2. How ever I think it might not have enough power.
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@chanur I don’t think you would regret getting into the Onkyo Icon series. I would go with the M80 power amp either combined with the WiimUltra as a preamp, or with the amazing P80 preamp. The M80’s specs equal the Buckeye’s and the Icon series has some innovative technology that promises to be something really special. Plus, I think your wife would love it and you more for it, as @skeptikal notes. |
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