Recent content by damnspynovels

I think what I'm trying to ascertain is whether or not an A19 "is" considered an upgrade over the 8/8p. There's no real affordable power amp to pair with it like there was with the Alpha 8, so it's not like I'd be thinking in a year I could add a power amp to the mix.

I probably can't audition to the level I'd want. When I auditioned the speakers, the dealer hooked them up to an RP3 (my turntable) via an A38 amp - which of course all sounded wonderful. Whether it's the accoustics of my own room, or just the difference between the 8/8P and the A38 I dont know...

I have an aging Arcam Alpha 8/8p combo that's exhibiting problems like balance channel slipping (its louder in one channel than another), and also if music is playing, it's still audible with the volume pot at zero. Servicing would be approx £200. I'm wondering if the money would be better...