Upgradeitis

[gapwedge]

I have a CD192 into an A80 driving monitor audio silver s6's. I have very long (7m+) cable runs to the speakers due to room set up. I have upgradeitis, but bi-wiring/biamping is out due to room design and an anti-cable co-habitee. Ordinarily, i would think of an A80/p80 but as that is not an option, i am thinking about using the A80 as a pre-amp and then looking at an FMJ P35 power amp which would give me a bit more grunt and also leave the way open to adding the matching FMJ integrated to bi-amp when further funds/room set up/divorce allows.

Anyone have any thoughts on using my A80 as a pre-amp for the FMJ power amp?

[Druboo]

Firstly welcome
If I were you I would stick an anti-cable co-habitee inthe classifieds and use the proceeds on a new pre /power
Hopefully those that know far more than me will come along and give you some proper advice.

[gapwedge]

Nice one!

Only problem would be that if she goes in the classifieds, I don't think I'd get enough to cover a new set of banana plugs.

[KenX]

Cables and power amps can be hidden. Requires some work, but the result can be really good. I spent a whole day hiding coaxes and speaker cables in the living room, painting the channel the same colour as the walls etc..

On the back ot the equipment rack, I have collected cables using IKEA:s cable collectors. Not only does it look better, it also allows me to keep speaker cables, power cables and signal cables separated.

IKEA Cable Collector

Btw, I'm super happy with my DV137/AVP700/P1000 trio which now is up and running. It is just that.... I found an AV8/P7 duo for sale at ex-demo price. Upgradeitis?!