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RE: CAS 0214: final thoughts

Posted by RGA (R) on August 27, 2014 at 07:18:54

In Reply to: RE: CAS 0214: final thoughts posted by the old school on August 27, 2014 at 06:41:42:

I am using an overkill Line Magnetic 219IA 24 watt SET integrated which can be used as a dual mono power amp. Although it is strikingly good on its own - later I can add an AN preamp to it. The strength of the integrated amps is usually the power amp section. An AN M3 phono preamp and possibly an M6 if the budget allows are the front runners.

But the key is a turntable. I had to sell my turntable in Canada because of the frequency and voltage in Hong Kong. Plus shipping the vinyl to Hong Kong is pricey - so pricey it may be better to bring over the selection I listen to most and just buy new vinyl. I can't believe how many places here sell vinyl. HK is the Pearl of the Orient and super super high tech but then vinyl is sold in mainstream shopping centers.

There was an entire HUGE section of vinyl at HMV of all places. And you can get tons of classical and Jazz on audiophile labels. It is depressing in the west where the Jazz and classical share three small shelves in a store. And when they do sell vinyl it is the billionth re-release of the Beatles.

I like the upgrade ability of the AN E. They all use the same cabinet - so it makes sense to start at or near the bottom because it may be "enough speaker" such that spending more won't be necessary.

I also agree - I think when I go Vinyl again it will have to be MC. The MM from AN is pretty darn good but it's just outclassed dramatically by MC and may ultimately what is separating the merely average from star quality.

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