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Thread: Integrated amp for vienna acoustics |
    
Bronze Member Username: Byam
Post Number: 38
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 02:00 pm: |
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I just acquired a pair of Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand speakers and now need to upgrade my integrated amp (eventually my cd player too). I am using them in a my bedroom system. My 50w NAD c320bee does not bring out what these speakers have to offer. I do not want to go higher in the NAD line, but looking for something with greater resolution from another brand. |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 6383
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 02:13 pm: |
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An integrated that I find easy to recommend for folks that aren't likely to buy the Naim combo is the new Simaudio combo. The i-1 integrated and CD-1. Excellent sound and build quality...mate very well with almost anything and are good with all music. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2494
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 09:25 pm: |
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The Viennas are a very good speaker. The Sim combo is very good, as is Arcam. Have a look at the second hand market as well.
I think the Viennas are a relatively easy load, even though they are 4 ohm and 89db sensitivity. Check with your dealer.
What's your budget? |
Bronze Member Username: Byam
Post Number: 39
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 09:53 pm: |
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My budget is around $1000. My dealer had the Haydn's on display with Rotel cd and a pre/power combination. It had plenty of power but a bit dry for my tastes. He then used a 55w tube integrated. It was smoother, yet lacking punch. |
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