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 🙂 👍

 

[matthewpianist]

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

Fair enough. I live within a bus ride of your shop, but I can’t afford to visit, haha

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

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

Just in the interest of transparency, I take it the brands you mention are ones that you sell? I'm not suggesting for a second that you recommend poor choices - I've never heard any of them - but a newcomer ought at least to be aware that you are a hifi dealer.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Just in the interest of transparency, I take it the brands you mention are ones that you sell? I'm not suggesting for a second that you recommend poor choices - I've never heard any of them - but a newcomer ought at least to be aware that you are a hifi dealer.

Devialet have been manufacturing a range of products for almost twenty years and the Phantom range of speakers since 2015. What Hi-Fi have reviewed their products. The recently launched Phantom Ultimate is their third generation of speakers.

As a member of this Forum over the years I/we have tried to be a open as possible. In fact I have even recommended products from brands we don't deal with.

Btw, and fwiw, the speakers cables and the mains blocks we're using in the system mentioned earlier are unbranded 500 strand OFC and a standard 5 way type. Quality products that can be purchased for a few £ from local electrical shops and Wilkinson Stores respectively and which are good enough to be used with the finest Hi-Fi/AV components and systems. This is also something else I/we have recommended to members over the years.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Fair enough. I live within a bus ride of your shop, but I can’t afford to visit, haha

You are more than welcome to the store regardless. The only thing I ask is please always call ahead preferably my mobile number before setting out to the store.