MajorFubar said:
£1800 brand new...whoosh! Would it really cost that much to buy something new which substantially betters a Cyrus II and PSX?
I was trying to come up with something that:
- Had phono stage
- Had high quality built-in Dac, for versatility
- Worthwhile step up in performance with good current ability (power doubles as impedance halves - speakers are a 4 Ohm load)
- Has a sound that wouldn't be a shock after Cyrus
- Compact size
I mentioned 2/h or ex-dem, as my dealer had an ex-dem one for around £1200 (I think)......the OP has a good system, and so I threw in a thought provoking, modern solution into the equation.
Getting the right bit of kit, even if a little more expensive, can last longer in the system and end up being good value in the long run. IMO The amp is the heart of the system and can make or break it.
At the end of the day, it's only an opinion which the OP is free to ignore (ps. not having a go as your point was fair - just explaining my logic).