Thinking about simplifying to an integrated amp
I've been considering simplifying the system a bit.
Currently I have a PS Audio BHK 250 amp and the BHK preamp, but an integrated is looking like an attractive option.
The speakers are Dynaudio Contour 30i https://dynaudio.com/home-audio/contour-i/contour-30i#product_specifications
I would like a piece that sounds at least as good or better than my current electronics. Power should be around 100 wpc, but I'm not sure if less would do the trick. 2 inputs is plenty as long as one of them is balanced.
Needs to have a remote, naturally.
Also would need a pair of line out jacks for the subs.
Under 10K new.
Sim Audio, Pass, Accuphase are some that come to mind.
Previously I had a Hegel H390 which was very decent, but the PS Audio gear was better, so that company may be out of consideration unless new models have gotten better. I also didn't like paying for the internal DAC that I wasn't using. Also on the no list is Prima Luna. Just ok sound and not reliable as it blew a channel in under 1 year of ownership.
Thanks
+1 for the Coda CSiB. If you plan to buy used, you'll have to move on it immediately as they rarely show up and thus sell very quickly. +1 on the Pathos "Logos" too. I'm a big proponent of pairing a solid state amp with a tube preamp. When it comes to looks (WAF?), that one is one of the most distinctive pieces of audio gear that's currently available. Best of luck on your search! |
@traudio I haven't read through this entire thread but wanted to add, in case this got lost in the sauce, that you shouldn't think strictly in terms of "watts" with those nice 4 Ohm nominal load Dynaudio speakers but, rather, in terms of "current" delivery. You'll need something that can deliver lots of juice, so to speak, to feed power hungry 4 Ohm nominal load speakers. |
