Hi, slowly it is time to get an amp where the sound has more "body". I have heard the Cambridge CXA-60 and CXA-80. Contrary to WHF reviews, I strongly preferred the latter. Which other amplifiers are in this league? Do you have any recommendation which one should I listen?
Amp around 70-80 watts
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Both Naim and Cyrus have a 'solid' sound. Naim darker, Cyrus more explicit. Marantz sounds more 'rounded' with a softer, warmer bass and less incisive treble but still detailed.
The above changes a little as you move up/down the range but the house sound is there regardless.
There are others and much depends on speakers used.
The above changes a little as you move up/down the range but the house sound is there regardless.
There are others and much depends on speakers used.
jonathanRD
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Maybe it would be better to give details of what dealers you have near to you and what they stock - that's assuming you can audition them and them take them home for a further listen.
It's all very well everyone giving suggestions but ideally you want to listen to them.
From me I would add the Rega Elex-r and Arcam A29.
It's all very well everyone giving suggestions but ideally you want to listen to them.
From me I would add the Rega Elex-r and Arcam A29.
kukulec said:
An awful lot depends on what is available to you in your market, which I guess, is not in the uk.
My favourite amplifiers in your price range would be the absolutely 'hair shirt' Croft integrated or the more normally equiped Creek 50A, both just under £800.
Neither are easy to find in the uk, so whether they are available to you, I have no idea. Personally I find them to be a class better than the more mainstream items at comparable prices. I am not a fan of the Arcam A19 but if you can find the A29 within budget, that is definately worth a listen.
The Abrahamsen integrated mentioned above looks fantastic value, but distribution/backup might be an issue, it is available in the uk via Iqspeakers, a chap who posts on here. Again, whether that is a sensible choice for you depends on your market.
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radiorog said:
+ 1 *good*
Give Colin a call for details.
http://www.iqspeakers.co.uk/abrahamsen?gclid=CJfq-7nu9MgCFSoEwwodtMEDOQ
I checked if Abrahamsen, Creek, Rega can be bought here, but I have found nothing. Naim is overpriced in my country.
There is: Vincent Audio SV-500; Advance Acoustic X-i105; Teac AX-501DA; NAD C 368; NuPrime IDA-8; Exposure 2010s2 D; Marantz PM8005; Magnat MA 600; Arcam A29. Unfortunately home listening is not really an option in the hungarian hi-fi culture.
There is: Vincent Audio SV-500; Advance Acoustic X-i105; Teac AX-501DA; NAD C 368; NuPrime IDA-8; Exposure 2010s2 D; Marantz PM8005; Magnat MA 600; Arcam A29. Unfortunately home listening is not really an option in the hungarian hi-fi culture.
kukulec said:
What about Heed? They are a Hungarian company. Their Obelisk iii has a nominally low 50 watts but kicks like a mule; and in a most musical fashion too. It is probably above budget but I don't know in your market. They have another line that is a bit cheaper which I haven't heard called Elixir or something.
kukulec said:
Off those you list, my preferences would be for the Arcam or the Exposure if they are in budget.
However that does show my 'prejudices' pretty clearly, I make no apologies, these are the kinds of products I have owned and used for many years.
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kukulec said:
You could try Abrahamsen direct from Norway, they have a mail order service so you can try one .
http://www.store.abrahamsenaudio.no/
Abrahamsen might be good, but they're hardly a major player. Stick to brands with a local presence.
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Hi. +1 to the Heed recommendation, if you can fit it in your budget since you're based in Hungary. Maybe even a used or ex-dem one.
Also Arcam, Exposure and Abrahamsen are well worth an audition.
Also Arcam, Exposure and Abrahamsen are well worth an audition.
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