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Hegel 160 is too expensive for me right now. But I'll try to give it a listen at the dealer and compare it with H80.

Great idea Steve! I may try that.

Thanks, I should give Naims a listen, since almost everybody recomends them :) NAD C390DD looks tempting with all those connections that I may need in the future. But I would still choose based on sound quality.

Thanks for suggestions, I haven't heard the amplifiers you mention. I'll definetely try the Hegel since there's an dealer across the street. I would preffer on box instead of two :)

Thanks again, I am leaning towards not buying a separate DAC now, as that is exactly what I feared: not much difference at twice the price. "Too refined" - no. I'm not looking for that wall of sound kind of thing. I was recommended Cerwin-Vega speakers for the type of music I'm listening, but I...

1. Well, I can't describe it, but I know I listened other systems and I feel that something is missing. 2. PC, maybe tv in the future, but not very important in the decision. 3. metal/rock - fast and loud production most of the time, so very forwards I guess, but also very dense, so detail is...

Thanks for the reply! I play music from the computer over USB through a cheap cable, if that is what you mean by sources. I check out the amp models you mentioned.

Hi all, I currently have use B&W 685 S2 speakers (which I intend to keep) with Cambridge Audio Azur 651A amplifier. I am thinking to add an Arcam irDAC to the system. Do you think it's a good idea? The other option would be to sell the Cambridge, add the money for the DAC and buy an amplifier in...

Hi all, I'm thinking to upgrade my system. I already decided to keep the B&W 685 S2 speakers. I use them with a Cambridge Audio Azur 651A amplifier and I was thinking to add a Arcam irDAC to the system. Instead of buying the DAC should I sell the Cambridge, add some money and get an amplifier...

Thank you all for the replies! manicm, 684 S2 got not so great reviews, so I'll just stick to what I have for now. Reijer, thanks for suggestions, but I'll keep the 685s2s for now.

Hi all, I'm looking to find out it is worth to upgrade from B&W 685 S2 to B&W 683 S2 considering my room size is 15.8 ft x 12.5 ft. My current amplifier is Cambridge Audio Azur 651A, but that can be upgraded as well. I am only thinking about sound quality, not cost here. Will I get a lot more...