I'm looking to spend around 1000 euro for amp and speakers and have it short listed to two main combinations.
Audiolab 6000a with elac debut 6.2 or similar 300 euro speaker
Or
Iotavx sa3 with Focal aria 906, which I can get here in France for 500 euro on sale now
The Iota has a sub out, tone controls (which might be needed in my square living room). Audiolab has the better DAC, but I have a ifi Zen, so that isn't a big concern for now. So, it comes down to cheaper amp with better speakers, or cheaper speaker with more expensive amp. Not sure if the audiolab has enough over the iotavx to make it worth the extra money.
Thoughts? It's driving me mad.
Audiolab 6000a with elac debut 6.2 or similar 300 euro speaker
Or
Iotavx sa3 with Focal aria 906, which I can get here in France for 500 euro on sale now
The Iota has a sub out, tone controls (which might be needed in my square living room). Audiolab has the better DAC, but I have a ifi Zen, so that isn't a big concern for now. So, it comes down to cheaper amp with better speakers, or cheaper speaker with more expensive amp. Not sure if the audiolab has enough over the iotavx to make it worth the extra money.
Thoughts? It's driving me mad.