Integrated Amp 4 summit

[Angmonan]

Am trading in my Ascents for the new summits.Currently using YBA integre DT with the ascent . For space constraints reasons and family peace am restricted to Int Amps.Need to upgrade my Int amp as well
Have audit the krell 400, Ayre AX-7 and new YBA passion 300.Like the last one best.As this is going to be my last upgrade(hopefully) I am hoping to audit short listed amp other ML owners think I should look at before I sign.Thanks 4 the help

 

[DavidG]

Mf

You could try the Musical Fidelity KW500 integrated - not cheap but it's a first rate piece of kit. It'll comfortably outperform many high end pre/power combinations.

If budget is a problem, try the Meridian G51. It's not as powerful as the MF or Krell, but will still give you a great sound for a very reasonable cost.

Cheers,

David

 

[Spike]

Put BAT on your list

The VK-300x from Balanced Audio Tech should be on your list to audition.
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter/138/bat.htm
http://www.balanced.com

Spike

 

[jjqiv]

The VK-300x from Balanced Audio Tech should be on your list to audition.
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter/138/bat.htm
http://www.balanced.com

Spike

http://www.10audio.com/bat_300xse.htm

 

[SugarMedia]

You could try the Musical Fidelity KW500 integrated - not cheap but it's a first rate piece of kit. It'll comfortably outperform many high end pre/power combinations.

With bias, I second the KW500 (With separate power supply).
http://www.musicalfidelity.com/mf/en/News/reviews.jsp?pid=2911

 

[Angmonan]

Thanks all will try to locate the BAT and MF for a listern.Will keep you all posted

 

[Jean-Marie]

I don't how much you intend to spend for your new amp, but I think that the Summit's deserve at least something like Chord CPA 2600 or something equivalent. ( not important the brand or model, but the quality level )
don't you ?

 

[garmtz]

Chord CPA 2600

The CPM 2600 is a great amp! I use Chord SPM 1200E and SPM 1900 with my Martin Logans to extremely good effect!

 

[Jean-Marie]

Yes, I unfortunatly don't have the CPM2600, but have the SPM 600 with the LINN wakonda, and it makes already very good sound.
Probably next step I will change the Wakonda to the CPA 2200, when I'll get the money for.

 

[garmtz]

Probably next step I will change the Wakonda to the CPA 2200, when I'll get the money for.

It would definitely be a change for the better... They are commonly seen on the used market...