I need a new amp. It'll be used for stereo digital sources only, predominantly a Sonos Connect, but also a TV output and PS4. While I want to connect the TV and PS4 for games and movies though, my interest is in getting the best sound for music.
I currently have a pair of Quad 12L2s, and also an Arcam AVR280 which has been replaced for surround duties in another room. I'd originally intended to use the Arcam on the basis that it's not worth much to sell, and although I don't need its surround services it sounds decent for music and of course has digital inputs.
Having unboxed it again I realise that it's so pregnantly massive that it will never fit in the cabinet I've just bought. So sell it I will and want therefore to buy a dedicated (and smaller) 2 ch amp.
I don't hugely mind whether it has digital inputs integrated, upgraded internally or from a separate DAC, though minimalism is always preferred.
I could spend up to a grand I suppoee, though obviously won't if I don't need to. But I'd like the best audio experience I can get, matched with the Quads.
Any suggestions? I've always fancied a Cyrus and could get the 6a with the internal DAC upgrade. Or there's the NAD 7050 that's been getting good reviews. Or a million other amp and DAC pairings.
Has anyone any experience also of Peachtree? Found them discussed on a U.S. forum and they seem to get some very good reviews, though very little press generally. They're selling their older model Decco65 for £499 which seems very good. But like I say, I'm happy to spend more.
Any advice or suggestions appreciated. The room btw is around 5.5 x 4.3m, and I listen to everything from classical to heavy rock.
I currently have a pair of Quad 12L2s, and also an Arcam AVR280 which has been replaced for surround duties in another room. I'd originally intended to use the Arcam on the basis that it's not worth much to sell, and although I don't need its surround services it sounds decent for music and of course has digital inputs.
Having unboxed it again I realise that it's so pregnantly massive that it will never fit in the cabinet I've just bought. So sell it I will and want therefore to buy a dedicated (and smaller) 2 ch amp.
I don't hugely mind whether it has digital inputs integrated, upgraded internally or from a separate DAC, though minimalism is always preferred.
I could spend up to a grand I suppoee, though obviously won't if I don't need to. But I'd like the best audio experience I can get, matched with the Quads.
Any suggestions? I've always fancied a Cyrus and could get the 6a with the internal DAC upgrade. Or there's the NAD 7050 that's been getting good reviews. Or a million other amp and DAC pairings.
Has anyone any experience also of Peachtree? Found them discussed on a U.S. forum and they seem to get some very good reviews, though very little press generally. They're selling their older model Decco65 for £499 which seems very good. But like I say, I'm happy to spend more.
Any advice or suggestions appreciated. The room btw is around 5.5 x 4.3m, and I listen to everything from classical to heavy rock.