Thanks - interesting point - I probably bought the power amp because 1. It was part of a cheap deal for all three (just over £1000 new) and 2. the last few systems I had were all pre and power amps (Musical Fidelity Typhoons then X-Pre and X-A 50s). Perhaps I shall try speakers with and without...
I am not sure of my budget either but they are more than I was looking to spend but will look out for a dealer with pair in stick to try out, many thanks masterblaster :)
Recently returned to a decent system after years of using a Tivoli mini system (family etc...!). I now have a Roksan Kandy 2 CD player, integrated amplifier and power amplifier, and a Marantz dab tuner. At the moment I am using an old pair of Mordaunt Short speakers on Target stands, both of...