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 Basik turntable with Akito arm and Goldring 1042 cartridge
· Ruark Prologue II floorstanding speakers
I love the warm, open sound of my system but I feel that it’s a lacking in grunt and depth. I play all types of music from baroque and classical through jazz, rock, blues and reggae to d ‘n’ b, electronica and dance music. The CD deck and turntable both get used, but I also like to stream audio from my iMac or phone.
I don’t want really want to spend more than £600 but could go to a grand at a push. New and second-hand are both in scope.
My current shortlist includes:
· NAD 356BEE (+phono stage)
· Arcam FMJ19
· Rotel RA-12
Advice, suggestions and opinions would be hugely appreciated.
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 Basik turntable with Akito arm and Goldring 1042 cartridge
· Ruark Prologue II floorstanding speakers
I love the warm, open sound of my system but I feel that it’s a lacking in grunt and depth. I play all types of music from baroque and classical through jazz, rock, blues and reggae to d ‘n’ b, electronica and dance music. The CD deck and turntable both get used, but I also like to stream audio from my iMac or phone.
I don’t want really want to spend more than £600 but could go to a grand at a push. New and second-hand are both in scope.
My current shortlist includes:
· NAD 356BEE (+phono stage)
· Arcam FMJ19
· Rotel RA-12
Advice, suggestions and opinions would be hugely appreciated.