06-Sep-2023, 10:17
(05-Sep-2023, 15:33)finix Wrote: Yes, the 220 sounds much better than a 200. That would be an upgrade.
You can also try a Rotel Michi X5!
What kind of sound do you like?
I had a lot of amps in the past and only the 220 was really amazing. It is a matter of taste. You can spend much more than 8000€ but it doesn‘t mean the sound will increase much more.
Maybe an Aavik I580 or U580.
I had opportunity a couple of days ago, to audition Aavik U280 + Aavik S-280 hooked on Borresen Z3, with very expensive Ansuz cables, at local dealer. I was not impressed at all. Give advantage to Expert Pro 220 CI all day long.
P.S
Dealer claimed that Aavik + Z3 had just 150 hours on it. Maybe they need some more time to shine on their best
A) Devialet Expert 220 Pro CI, Audioquest NRG-Z3 — B) Pass Labs XA 30.8, Lampizator Amber V4.0, Innuos Pulse, Dynaudio Evoke 50, Ansuz PowerSwitch X-TC, WireWorld power cables
