Question Stereo Amplifier advice to match current system

[Blackdawn]

I would head towards your top budget of £1000 as most amps in the £500 would not be a massive improvement to what you already have, bearing in mind many of the budget amps are starting around £500 nowadays. e.g. Marantz 6007, Denon PMA-800NE. What about amps like Marantz PM8006, Arcam SA20, Denon PMA-1600NE, Audiolab 8300A.

 

[gasolin]

WTF why is a Denon PMA-1600NE so cheap at hyperfi ?

Denon PMA-1600NE (Stereo Amplifiers)

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Denon PMA-1600NE Integrated Amplifier PMA1600NE Black | Hyperfi

The performance of the PMA-1600NE goes well beyond that of Denon’s previous PMA-1500 series. With its ultimate built-quality, unique Denon technologies and state-of-the-art connectivity, the PMA-1600NE truly is a masterpiece of sound technology.

www.hyperfi.co.uk

 

[njprrogers]

Says it's a B stock item. Is the site legit enough?

 

[gasolin]

Oh it's B stock, still a good price

 

[rainsoothe]

Apologies, I would prefer an amp with no Phono Stage, as I would not be using it.



Yes

Well you don't have to exclude amps with phonostages just because you're not gonna be using their phono inputs. If the amp sounds good and has the features you need, the rest is just extras. I mean avoiding a Supernait 3 just because it has a phonostage doesn't make a lot of sense to me, it's still a kick-a** amp.
But yes, do audition the M2si too.

 

[Gray]

Says it's a B stock item. Is the site legit enough?

If it's the same Hyperfi that I (and Trading Standards) dealt with when they had a shop.......
I wouldn't touch them with the world's longest bargepole.

 

[njprrogers]

If it's the same Hyperfi that I (and Trading Standards) dealt with when they had a shop.......
I wouldn't touch them with the world's longest bargepole.

Trustpilot would suggest that you have plenty of company.

 

[DaveyLounge]

Thanks for all the advice. I have ordered the Musical Fidelity M2Si Amp and will add a separate DAC for TV/CD etc

 

[rainsoothe]

Thanks for all the advice. I have ordered the Musical Fidelity M2Si Amp and will add a separate DAC for TV/CD etc

Let us know how it goes

 

[Luisrq]

Let us know how it goes

Hello, I've saw the Musical Fidelity M2si , but I can't see the Phono input, on the other side I've saw on th specs "Phonostage: No" I don't know what it means this and before to buy it I would like be sure I can put my turntable for vinyl discs.
Thanks in advance for your help
Lluis

 

[gasolin]

There are no phono input on a Musical Fidelity M2si

What is so hard to understand Phonostage: No ?

 

[Luisrq]

There are no phono input on a Musical Fidelity M2si

What is so hard to understand Phonostage: No ?

Thank you! I'm not English I was not sure that "Phonostage" means the Phono Input, right now I see. Than I have a second question, shall I purchase a Pre-Phono Musical Fidelity LX2 to listen my vinyls? Thank you

 

[gasolin]

No buy the Musical Fidelity M3Si