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mdrew
Audioholic
Hello
I’ve got the bug to buy some new gear and would appreciate some input before clicking on the buy button. I need (want) a new amp / pre-amp combo for stereo use. For reference, I have a set of Axiom M80TI’s. I am currently using the Zone 2 amps off my HK 7200. I am not lacking power, but there just seems to be something missing (don’t know how to describe that statement). I’ve been told by other M80 owners that they really wake up with a robust power supply. My music listening tastes are primarily Alt Rock, Classic Rock, some Country……oh just about anything but Pop/rap/techno. I don’t listen to classical much either, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like it. I also like to listen to music to what some folks consider loud – around 80-90 db.
I’ve been looking at Rotel, NAD and Parasound. The most I’d prefer to spend is $1500, and I’m not comfortable with buying used gear without actually touching/feeling/listening to the gear. Plus, a warrantee is always nice.
My short list is the NAD C272 / C162 combo for about $1100, Rotel RB 1080 / CR 1070 for about $1500, and a Parasound New Classic combo (not sure what these cost).
Any thoughts, comments, suggestions?
I’ve got the bug to buy some new gear and would appreciate some input before clicking on the buy button. I need (want) a new amp / pre-amp combo for stereo use. For reference, I have a set of Axiom M80TI’s. I am currently using the Zone 2 amps off my HK 7200. I am not lacking power, but there just seems to be something missing (don’t know how to describe that statement). I’ve been told by other M80 owners that they really wake up with a robust power supply. My music listening tastes are primarily Alt Rock, Classic Rock, some Country……oh just about anything but Pop/rap/techno. I don’t listen to classical much either, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like it. I also like to listen to music to what some folks consider loud – around 80-90 db.
I’ve been looking at Rotel, NAD and Parasound. The most I’d prefer to spend is $1500, and I’m not comfortable with buying used gear without actually touching/feeling/listening to the gear. Plus, a warrantee is always nice.
My short list is the NAD C272 / C162 combo for about $1100, Rotel RB 1080 / CR 1070 for about $1500, and a Parasound New Classic combo (not sure what these cost).
Any thoughts, comments, suggestions?