I had a NAD amplifier for maybe 20 years but got the Dynaudios recently. Now my NAD is on the fritz and it's time to upgrade. I'm looking to spend up to about $1500, but will at least hear about things a bit higher.
I've seen a previous post to similar effect, but it's a bit outdated.
I probably want an integrated amplifier, but will consider separates if that's beneficial.
I can look through "recommended components" and see the Cambridge Audio Azur 851A, Creek Evolution 50A, Croft Phono Integrated, Naim Nait 5SI, Peachtree Audio Nova125SE, Rogue Sphinx, and Roksan Kandy K2. Some of these push $2000. But - Some of these may be well suited for my speakers and some not so much. What sort of specs am I looking for? Any strong recommendations among the above? Any strong ones outside the above list - and why?
I mostly listen to Classical, especially Romantic and Modern. Full orchestra Mahler - demanding stuff.
My room kinda sucks. It's currently a fairly large living room, and I'm off to one side. Aesthetically, my wife wants the components off to the side, and I don't want to use long cables.
I had a NAD amplifier for maybe 20 years but got the Dynaudios recently. Now my NAD is on the fritz and it's time to upgrade. I'm looking to spend up to about $1500, but will at least hear about things a bit higher.
I've seen a previous post to similar effect, but it's a bit outdated.
I probably want an integrated amplifier, but will consider separates if that's beneficial.
I can look through "recommended components" and see the Cambridge Audio Azur 851A, Creek Evolution 50A, Croft Phono Integrated, Naim Nait 5SI, Peachtree Audio Nova125SE, Rogue Sphinx, and Roksan Kandy K2. Some of these push $2000. But - Some of these may be well suited for my speakers and some not so much. What sort of specs am I looking for? Any strong recommendations among the above? Any strong ones outside the above list - and why?
I mostly listen to Classical, especially Romantic and Modern. Full orchestra Mahler - demanding stuff.
My room kinda sucks. It's currently a fairly large living room, and I'm off to one side. Aesthetically, my wife wants the components off to the side, and I don't want to use long cables.