Hi everyone,
I am quite new to the forum and as I am trying to build my first Hi-Fi system I was wondering how much different is the sound quality/experience amongst cheaper to more expensive amps.
To be more specific. I saw that JBL announced the SA750, which I fell in love with its retro-looks. Also, to my inexperienced eye its specs look pretty solid (Dirac, 220W output, high signal/noise ratio and 0.002% distortion). I am looking forward for the first reviews to come in and confirm or debunk these specs. One more plus for me is that it offers everything, USB connectivity, WiFi, network player + MM input for my LPs. It's priced at £2,700 and I am considering of combining it with Dali Oberon 9.
Now, the alternative option is to go for let's say either the Rotel RA-1572MKII or the more expensive RA-1592MKII, again complimenting them with Dali Oberon 9 speakers. This solution is far less expensive (especially the 1572) and I don't care so much for the network player as long as I can use the USB option to connect laptop/ipad. I expect reviews for these two around July.
Finally, the last and cheapest option is to go for a Cambridge CXA81 (+ I will add the CXN V2 for its USB connectivity + Cambridge Duo for the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable). This option I will go down a notch and pair it with Dali Oberon 7 speakers.
I know that these amps + speakers might be on a different league amongst them and I don't mind spending 5K for a system that I will love listening to and using it for 15-20 years but I was wondering if the sound experience of going from a 2-3K system to a 5K one is linear or as I am not a profficient audiophile I will not really see the quality difference.
Mind you, the system will be installed in a normal living room...5x5 sq.m.
Thanks!
I am quite new to the forum and as I am trying to build my first Hi-Fi system I was wondering how much different is the sound quality/experience amongst cheaper to more expensive amps.
To be more specific. I saw that JBL announced the SA750, which I fell in love with its retro-looks. Also, to my inexperienced eye its specs look pretty solid (Dirac, 220W output, high signal/noise ratio and 0.002% distortion). I am looking forward for the first reviews to come in and confirm or debunk these specs. One more plus for me is that it offers everything, USB connectivity, WiFi, network player + MM input for my LPs. It's priced at £2,700 and I am considering of combining it with Dali Oberon 9.
Now, the alternative option is to go for let's say either the Rotel RA-1572MKII or the more expensive RA-1592MKII, again complimenting them with Dali Oberon 9 speakers. This solution is far less expensive (especially the 1572) and I don't care so much for the network player as long as I can use the USB option to connect laptop/ipad. I expect reviews for these two around July.
Finally, the last and cheapest option is to go for a Cambridge CXA81 (+ I will add the CXN V2 for its USB connectivity + Cambridge Duo for the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable). This option I will go down a notch and pair it with Dali Oberon 7 speakers.
I know that these amps + speakers might be on a different league amongst them and I don't mind spending 5K for a system that I will love listening to and using it for 15-20 years but I was wondering if the sound experience of going from a 2-3K system to a 5K one is linear or as I am not a profficient audiophile I will not really see the quality difference.
Mind you, the system will be installed in a normal living room...5x5 sq.m.
Thanks!