Amplifier for ProAc Tablettes ref eight

[ClaudioC]

Hi,

I am looking for an integrated in the~ £ 500 / €600 price bracket to fit my Proac Tablettes Eight and CA NP30 streaming.

After some reserach I found dealers for the Japanese brands (Yamaha, Pioneer, Denon, Rotel) plus Cambridge Audio, Cyrus, Naim (?). I already have an offer for CA 651A. and Rotel RA11/12. I What do you think guys? Have you any experience with these brands with the Tablettes? Should I stick with my Denon RCD-M33 micro until ( and IF) my budget allows something better?

I tend towards Rotel because of its ability to play hiRes files, as I have a growing collection.

Auditioning is out of the question as most dealers carry only leaflets, so my decision relies on your input ...

Thanks,

 

[Al ears]

The Rotel should partner fairly well. However, if you cannot audition any of these, and the Cyrus / Naim will be outside your budget new, then you might be better off buying second-hand.

I would aim for something by Creek, Sugden, Exposure, Roksan and let the NP30 deal with your hiRes files - you don't need a seperate DAC inside the amp.

 

[ClaudioC]

Thanks.

I forgot to mention that there is virtually no second-hand market in my country ...e-bay is also very difficult due to transport (shipping) costs to my country (if the seller ships here...) , which brings the price close to the new one!

I think to go with Rotel, if anybody has any experience with the combination (Rotel RA + ProAc Tablettes)