Amplifier and Speakers for ARCAM DIVA 192
Wed, Oct 24 2007, 5:58PM
After upgrading from Marantz CD48 to Arcam Diva 192 I need to replace my aging pre/power amp (Rotel RC-971 pre, NAD 214 power) and speakers (Ruark Icon). Any idea which way to go. Stick to Arcam amp or should I look somewhere else.
Many Thanks
Thu, Oct 25 2007, 10:53AM
#2
I have a CD92 and partner it with A85/P85 biamped into Dali Ikon 6 speakers. Sounds fantastic.
I recently auditioned both Cyrus & Arcam set ups (cd and amp from same make). Overall the Arcam sound was more pleasinging (warmer) for me and the Cyrus too harsh at the top end but had more detail than the Arcams. I finally tried the Cyrus 8vs2 amp with Arcam CD192 connected to Monitor Audio Silver RS6 speakers. I tried other speakers but these were the best at the £600 price point.
My advice though is to book a demo and listen for yourself.