RayP
Distinguished Member
My system comprises:
I did consider the Rega Elicit-R but the lack of remote on/off is not ideal. The Roksan K3 looks suitable. All reviews are very favourable. I picked this up from a US review... "I took some time to compare the Roksan K3 with my own Rega Elex-R, as I’m sure many might wonder how these two British integrated amps compare. The Rega portrayed a noticeably warmer and smoother character, while the Roksan K3 clearly demonstrated superior grip, sense of speed and transparency, most noticeable in the lower bass. The K3 was more dynamic and incisive in its presentation while the Elex-R portrayed a more relaxed demeanor. Which you prefer would be a matter of taste."
That would make the Roksan more attractive to me as I feel my current sound lacks punch. Having said that I wouldn't want to have a substantial tonal inbalance between front pair and centre for home cinema. Or would it not be that noticable?
My system is located in the front half of a through lounge / dining room that measures 6.2m x 3.4m. So rough listening area is 3.2 x 3.4. Carpeted and with curtains so acoustically not lively.
The BK XXLS400 has both high and low level outputs. Currently using low direct to AVR for cinema and music. Can I use the high level directly into the amp? The Roksan has one pair of speaker terminals. Is that a problem?
Would appreciate any comments / advice.
- Yamaha RX-A3010 AVR
- B&W CM4, CMC and DM600 S3 rears
- BlueSound Node 2i using Chord Clearway RCA interconnects.
- BK XXLS400 Sub connected via low-level cable.
I did consider the Rega Elicit-R but the lack of remote on/off is not ideal. The Roksan K3 looks suitable. All reviews are very favourable. I picked this up from a US review... "I took some time to compare the Roksan K3 with my own Rega Elex-R, as I’m sure many might wonder how these two British integrated amps compare. The Rega portrayed a noticeably warmer and smoother character, while the Roksan K3 clearly demonstrated superior grip, sense of speed and transparency, most noticeable in the lower bass. The K3 was more dynamic and incisive in its presentation while the Elex-R portrayed a more relaxed demeanor. Which you prefer would be a matter of taste."
That would make the Roksan more attractive to me as I feel my current sound lacks punch. Having said that I wouldn't want to have a substantial tonal inbalance between front pair and centre for home cinema. Or would it not be that noticable?
My system is located in the front half of a through lounge / dining room that measures 6.2m x 3.4m. So rough listening area is 3.2 x 3.4. Carpeted and with curtains so acoustically not lively.
The BK XXLS400 has both high and low level outputs. Currently using low direct to AVR for cinema and music. Can I use the high level directly into the amp? The Roksan has one pair of speaker terminals. Is that a problem?
Would appreciate any comments / advice.