First post but have been reading various threads great info here. Could use some guidance.
I have an option to buy privately a Simaudio Ace all in one, used store demo (same cost as a CXA81 new), would like to listen to it with my setup of course to know for sure awaiting confirmation if I can. There's no real need per say only that I was debating a Simaudio product before buying the current system that was out of budget. My current setup is as follows:
-Cambridge Audio CXA81
-Elac Carina Floorstanding speakers FS 247.4
-Elac 3010 Sub
-Bluesound Node (N130) for streaming
-Topping DX3Pro+ (for desktop use on the advice of this forum for Sennheiser HD650s) working well.
I heard a simaudio product I forget which now with totems and it sounded great. I was looking at the 340 ix but was much more expensive than the CXA81 thought i'd start slow.
Not sure if this will be an upgrade or not or will sound better without trying it, thought I'd ask as I couldn't find a lot of info on a comparison. Also, the Ace only has 50w if that will still drive the floorstanding speakers well and used I likely give up on the warranty?
Any feedback/advice is much appreciated. Thank you kindly.
I have an option to buy privately a Simaudio Ace all in one, used store demo (same cost as a CXA81 new), would like to listen to it with my setup of course to know for sure awaiting confirmation if I can. There's no real need per say only that I was debating a Simaudio product before buying the current system that was out of budget. My current setup is as follows:
-Cambridge Audio CXA81
-Elac Carina Floorstanding speakers FS 247.4
-Elac 3010 Sub
-Bluesound Node (N130) for streaming
-Topping DX3Pro+ (for desktop use on the advice of this forum for Sennheiser HD650s) working well.
I heard a simaudio product I forget which now with totems and it sounded great. I was looking at the 340 ix but was much more expensive than the CXA81 thought i'd start slow.
Not sure if this will be an upgrade or not or will sound better without trying it, thought I'd ask as I couldn't find a lot of info on a comparison. Also, the Ace only has 50w if that will still drive the floorstanding speakers well and used I likely give up on the warranty?
Any feedback/advice is much appreciated. Thank you kindly.