Need some advice on amplifier upgrade. I've been using a Roksan Kandy Liii power with Creek OBH12 passive for the last 4 years. Although generally pleased with the results, I've become restless recently and begun to wonder about the alleged downside of passive pre's - some believe they 'restrict' transients and reduce musical enjoyment. Must say that the system needs driving quite hard to really appreciate it.
I'm considering replacement with a new integrated but what? The choice is big. Budget max around £1700. Considered Roksan Caspian, Musical Fidelity M3, Leema Pulse (one of offer at Sevenoaks for £700), Primare I30 etc.
Source is SBT into Audio GD Dac.
Speakers Neat Motive 2 SE.
DNM speaker cables and interconnects
Room is quite small (5mx5m), low ceiling, thick stone walls.
Any thoughts gratefully appreciated. Thanks.
I'm considering replacement with a new integrated but what? The choice is big. Budget max around £1700. Considered Roksan Caspian, Musical Fidelity M3, Leema Pulse (one of offer at Sevenoaks for £700), Primare I30 etc.
Source is SBT into Audio GD Dac.
Speakers Neat Motive 2 SE.
DNM speaker cables and interconnects
Room is quite small (5mx5m), low ceiling, thick stone walls.
Any thoughts gratefully appreciated. Thanks.