Thanks for the info. I think I have head of McCormack - I will check that model out.
Looking to upgrade Bryston B60. Considering Atoll among others.
Hello,
I am looking to upgrade my amp which is a Bryston B60 integrated. I have a bigger space now and want some more power / headroom. My speakers are Thiel CS 1.6s which are power hungry (so I have read). I mainly stream Tidal using a Cambridge Audio CXN V2 STREAMER. I am considering a bigger Bryston like an used 3B or 4B with say a BP17 preamp or maybe a B135. I love the clarity and punch from my B60. The Thiel's are quite detailed so a touch more warmth wouldn't hurt. I wanted to ask about Atoll. I recently went the AXPONA and I heard an Atoll SDA300 into Atohm Sirocco 2.24's. I wasn't familiar with Atohm but had heard of Atoll. Wow, really sounded impressive. Big, detailed, punchy. The SDA is 260 watts in to 4 ohms I believe and I could really feel the power and headroom. So I thought about an Atoll IN300 evo as an option. Would love to get opinions on how that might sound with my Thiel's?
I am also open to other amp brand suggestions. Some other brands I was thinking about - Accuphase, Hegel, Simm Audio, Cambridge, Arcam. My price ceiling is around $4k, possibly $5k. thanks!
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Thanks @yogiboy will check Van AlstineAudio out. @dwest1023 noted - heard great things about Hegel. |
I have the Atoll IN200 evo integrated and really like it. Many inputs, including a tape loop and great sound in a small format (consolidated from Audio Refinement / YBA separates). I would not go with previous IN200 versions as they are a different design. I've also heard good things about the SDA300 but I was surprised how few inputs it has, especially if you are going to use it as a combo for an audio / AV system. |
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