Need some suggestions...
I have a pair of Linn Katan speakers on stands, currently driven by an older Acurus LS11 preamp and an A150 power amp. I would like to switch to an integrated amp and am looking at the Music Hall 15.3, the NAD 326BEE, the Cambridge Audio 651, and possibly the Creek 50A although that's getting up there in price. I also need to upgrade my source from an old AMC CD6, but first I'd like to get the amplification squared away. I would also consider selling the Linns and going for a different speaker like the Dali Zensor 1.
This system is in my study so I don't need tons of power. I'm more concerned about quality sound (my Acurus gear seems bright to me) and reliability. Any thoughts/suggestions on what would pair nicely? Auditioning is difficult due to geography.
I realize that I am being vague, but am hoping someone with experience with the above mentioned amps can provide some insight.
As a final thought, would replacing either of the Acurus pieces with a tube piece get me that warmer less fatiguing sound?
Thanks...
Paul
Need some suggestions...
I have a pair of Linn Katan speakers on stands, currently driven by an older Acurus LS11 preamp and an A150 power amp. I would like to switch to an integrated amp and am looking at the Music Hall 15.3, the NAD 326BEE, the Cambridge Audio 651, and possibly the Creek 50A although that's getting up there in price. I also need to upgrade my source from an old AMC CD6, but first I'd like to get the amplification squared away. I would also consider selling the Linns and going for a different speaker like the Dali Zensor 1.
This system is in my study so I don't need tons of power. I'm more concerned about quality sound (my Acurus gear seems bright to me) and reliability. Any thoughts/suggestions on what would pair nicely? Auditioning is difficult due to geography.
I realize that I am being vague, but am hoping someone with experience with the above mentioned amps can provide some insight.
As a final thought, would replacing either of the Acurus pieces with a tube piece get me that warmer less fatiguing sound?
Thanks...
Paul