Upgrade my HiFi, looking for suggestion

[matthewpianist]

Roksan use the BluOS streaming platform, which is amongst the best, though I have no experience of Roksan's implementation.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

BluOS
Streammagic
WiiM
All useable.
Not though as good as the “CONNECT” options from native music providers (especially TIDAL)

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Kii SEVEN , ATC SCM20ASL , PSI Audio A25-M ,Genelec 8361 AW , Quested V3110 , HEDD Type 30

ATC SCM20ASL may overwhelm the smaller room….
I’m considering for my snug but unsure if appropriate until I get my home demo….

 

[MUSICRAFT]

LS60 Wireless

Thanks in advance for any help 🙂

Devialet's new and recently released Phantom Ultimate 98dB and Phantom Ultimate 108dB active wireless streaming speakers are also worth a look 👍

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Lots of current

Fwiw, Kinki Studio Audio's EX-M7 @ a UK RRP £2850 surpasses H390 (RRP £5250), H590 (RRP £9500) and H600 (RRP £10500) in terms of fit, finishing, overall build quality, quality of power and performance.

Not come across a H400 yet however if the EX-M7 surpasses H590 and H600 then this should also be the case for the H400.

 

[matthewpianist]

TBH, I'd expect something at £2850 to be pretty near as perfect as it gets. I wince when I see the prices of some hi-fi.

 

[Amormusic]

[side note; wish I hadn't mentioned thee H400 as now looking and considering a strategy to get one].....

There's one for sale on Mav or PFM for just over half price and a few months old. An absolute bargain if your considering one of these.

The guy selling it is who I bought my Gato from.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Fwiw, Kinki Studio Audio's EX-M7 @ a UK RRP £2850 surpasses H390 (RRP £5250), H590 (RRP £9500) and H600 (RRP £10500) in terms of fit, finishing, overall build quality, quality of power and performance.

Not come across a H400 yet however if the EX-M7 surpasses H590 and H600 then this should also be the case for the H400.

I’ll take a look kind sir….Although I really shouldn’t as I really have no need.
My wee NN50 giving me immense pleasure…..

Edit…..just taken a look……deary me……….that would grip the reigns indeed !
Kinki M7 however a power amp needing a preamp, whereas the H400 integrated inc. streaming solution……
But what does it sound like.
A node icon XLR out to it could be a helluva system…..

 

[MUSICRAFT]

TBH, I'd expect something at £2850 to be pretty near as perfect as it gets. I wince when I see the prices of some hi-fi.

£2850 is not chicken feed however the EX-M7 still offers exceptional VFM.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

£2850 is not chicken feed however the EX-M7 still offers exceptional VFM.

New to the UK market ? I’m unfamiliar with some ChiFi

 

[skinnypuppy71]

£2850 is not chicken feed however the EX-M7 still offers exceptional VFM.

That looks like it could be a very good amplifier indeed....read a review there..beast of a thing...it'll need a decent pre amp section I'd imagine . with a formidable source to boot.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

I’ll take a look kind sir….Although I really shouldn’t as I really have no need.
My wee NN50 giving me immense pleasure…..

Edit…..just taken a look……deary me……….that would grip the reigns indeed !
Kinki M7 however a power amp needing a preamp, whereas the H400 integrated inc. streaming solution……
But what does it sound like.
A node icon XLR out to it could be a helluva system…..

EX-M7 has so much power and current that it has potential to scare the living daylights out of almost any loudspeaker connected to it 😀

Yes, the EX-M7 is a power amplifier. It is ruthlessly revealing however with some TLC to system matching and with the plethora of Streamer/DAC/Pre Amps on the market such as the Node Icon a fabulous amplifier can be put together and one which can punch above its weight. Fwiw, source component I am using is a NuPrime Audio LP-10 Streamer @ £200 and an EX-M7 into a pair of PL300 3G's @ £11500/pair.

Btw, the EX-M7 like all Kinki Studio Audio amplification performs as its best with single ended connections.

Anyway, here's some pics I took of an EX-M7

 

[MUSICRAFT]

New to the UK market ? I’m unfamiliar with some ChiFi

No. We've been supporting Kinki Studio Audio for four and a half years.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

That looks like it could be a very good amplifier indeed....read a review there..beast of a thing...it'll need a decent pre amp section I'd imagine . with a formidable source to boot.

EX-M7 is a beast with vault like build quality. Partly the reason its so good is down its ultra wide bandwidth 0-2.5MHz. It does need some care to system matching because it easily reveals the qualities of all electronics and loudspeakers used with aplomb.

 

[Jasonovich]

That looks like it could be a very good amplifier indeed....read a review there..beast of a thing...it'll need a decent pre amp section I'd imagine . with a formidable source to boot.

I don't have anymore funds from my personal bucket list but if I could stretch it, I certainly consider upgrading my Atoll IN100 to it's much bigger sibling, the Atoll IN400 Evolution, possibly the best integrated money can buy.
Yeah costs £5,500 ouch!
Hopefully in few years, I'll come across 2nd hand on eBay 🙂

Atoll IN400 Evo Amp: A Step Up The Sonic Ladder | The Ear

Top-of-the-range products are usually something to shout about, especially if they are new, and Atoll’s IN400 Evo integrated amplifier scores on both counts.

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[skinnypuppy71]

I don't have anymore funds from my personal bucket list but if I could stretch it, I certainly consider upgrading my Atoll IN100 to it's much bigger sibling, the Atoll IN400 Evolution, possibly the best integrated money can buy.
Yeah costs £5,500 ouch!
Hopefully in few years, I'll come across 2nd hand on eBay 🙂

Atoll IN400 Evo Amp: A Step Up The Sonic Ladder | The Ear

Top-of-the-range products are usually something to shout about, especially if they are new, and Atoll’s IN400 Evo integrated amplifier scores on both counts.

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I just purchased the Electrocompaniet eci6 mkii.....got a good deal on eBay...lol....my mate had one on demo a year or so ago and I've lusted after it since hearing it back then....one came up for....let's just say 1k below what other sellers are asking for a pre loved unit....it's 6k new from a dealership. End game amp....🤔..is there such a thing.lol...oh and my mate ended up opting for a Luxman 507z.....beautiful sounding and looking amplifier also.

 

[Jasonovich]

I just purchased the Electrocompaniet eci6 mkii.....got a good deal on eBay...lol....my mate had one on demo a year or so ago and I've lusted after it since hearing it back then....one came up for....let's just say 1k below what other sellers are asking for a pre loved unit....it's 6k new from a dealership. End game amp....🤔..is there such a thing.lol...oh and my mate ended up opting for a Luxman 507z.....beautiful sounding and looking amplifier also.

Nice 🙂 👍