Difference between an Arcam Alpha 8 amp and an 8r

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Hi all.

Currently bidding on an Arcam Alpha 8 amplifier on ebay, I know Arcam upgraded the 8 to an 8R which included a remote and an av processing switch but other than that can anyone comment on the difference in sound between the 2 units? I am upgrading from a Cambridge Audio 340aSE and any comments on the difference in sound would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Andy

 

[Anonymous]

Well the difference between the Cambridge amp you have and the Alpha 8 is that you'll find the 8 a lot smoother and warmer. I had one and found that I only really liked it when biamped with the 8P; the clarity, focus and bass tightness where considerably better.

 

[Anonymous]

One is remote and has more switching options. Other than that there are no differences. The Arcam is far better than the Cambridge as well.

 

[matengawhat]

im not sure about the whole remote thing - i bought an alpha 8 as soon as they were released and it came with a remote - i thought the remote was the big selling point of the 8 over the 7.

 

[Anonymous]

I am actualy selling the Cambridge Audio 340aSE with a pair of Cambridge Audio S30 stand mount speakers for £150, bought last month from Richer Sounds with the receipt and with original boxes. I live in Leeds and can arrange delivery to anywhere in the uk.

Anyone interested can mail me at ford.andrew1@googlemail.com

 

[Anonymous]

Andy Ford:

I am actualy selling the Cambridge Audio 340aSE with a pair of Cambridge Audio S30 stand mount speakers for £150, bought last month from Richer Sounds with the receipt and with original boxes. I live in Leeds and can arrange delivery to anywhere in the uk.

Anyone interested can mail me at ford.andrew1@googlemail.com

Soliciting a sale is a breach of house rules.

 

[Anonymous]

Are you interested Breeder?

 

[Anonymous]

You've obviously ignored what I said.