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    Advice on amplifiers

    Not sure that a DAC would serve much purpose. I'm sure that the DAC in the Roksan is up to scratch .... isn't it?
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    Advice on amplifiers

    ... now thinking about upgrading the cd player :-) Possibly the matching Roksan Kandy K2. Any thoughts?
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    Advice on amplifiers

    So I came to a decision. I went for the Roksan K2 BT. It sounds great with the Ruark Prologue II speakers, I love the integrated phono stage, and the bluetooth connectivity is a really nice add-on for streaming flac from my Mac. And, to quote the Stereophile review Stereophile: Roksan Kandy K2...
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    Advice on amplifiers

    ... To complicate matters further, I've now seen a Roksan Kandy K2 BT that's in the right budget range. On paper this looks like a cracking amp (even if the looks takle a bit of getting used to!) but I'd be interested to know how you feel it stacks up against the others on my shorlist.
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    Advice on amplifiers

    I'm going to audition the FMJ A29, the Rega Elex-R and the Nait 5si. Depending on the upselling skills of my dealer ;-) , I might also listen to the FMJ A39, the Ellicit-R and the Rotel RA1570. I'll report back on my fgindings.
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    Advice on amplifiers

    Thanks for the input. What's your opinion on the Rega Elex-r? Or perhaps a second hand Rega Elicit? Similar price point but no need for a separate phono stage ...
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    Advice on amplifiers

    Hello all, I'm new to this forum and would greatly appreciate some advice. I would like to upgrade my amplifier as a 50th birthday present to myself- something I haven't done in 20 years! My current setup is as follows: · Rotel RA-820AX amp · Rotel RCD965BX CD player · Linn...