Arcam Cd 192 !!Good amp needed to pair with it!!

Anybody got any ideas ??

Keep your eyes closed and this will sing with the CD192 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leema-Acoustics-Pulse-III-Integrated-Amplifier-EX-DISPLAY-/300734267857?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item460528c1d1

Or look at Roksan Caspian M1 or Naim Nait XS http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Naim-Nait-XS-2-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier-/251234863069?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item3a7ec3c7dd

i would say its worth trying out the Arcam FMJ A38 with the CD 192 - it could be a better match up than the Roksan or the Naim in my view

Many thanks crusadedors !! Would you keep the P90 as well ??

Personally no i wouldnt likely keep the P90 as the FMJ A38 is not short on power.  A P32 or P38 would be a better match for the A38 really but i have never felt any need to add one.

I know many do like to separate the power from the preamp but i think that integrateds are well made nowadays to minimise the interference plus i am never sure adding in connectors between the two is not detrimental in itself anyway (open to a cables debate).

If you could demo the A38 that would be best and see what you think in your room size etc - sell the P90 after if you then feel it unecessary

When it comes to Naim XS matched with my CD73 it sounded cracking, although you're right if it was Nait 5i. The XS is a different animal. My Pulse, likewise, sounded superb with the 192, but could have a little too much sparkle.

Many thanks!! I would use my current leads and turn the amo end from 4 terminals at the amp end to 2 wired terminals and stay bi-wired with the 4 terminals at each speaker end. This would be ok I take it, and yes i think i might take your advice on the a38 !!

The Arcam should be the ideal match for the 192. Personally I'd have single wire. Tried bi-wire with my Arcams and it left me disappointed.

Would the amp seperate the base and treble  too much through the speakers if bi-wired thus cutting down on the weight and sonic delivery, it,s all a bit scientifically blinding !!

I agree with the penguin - i used to have an Arcam A32 (the A38 is better though) and when i tried to bi-wire the A32 it lost some of its definition. So whilst you can certainly bi-wire an A38 it may not be an improvement - i never bothered to try the A38. The A38 has loads of power so i would think with the Monitor Audios the match would be more than good enough without, but no harm in trying it out. Personally i stick with single wiring but i have bought kimber jumper leads between the speaker posts which is well worth doing.

The best option if you can do it is to take the CD player and demo it with an Arcam A38 and a Naim XS - two of the best amps in that price bracket in my opinion. I liked Arcam better as it was more open in its presentation and depth of soundstage but both are great. If you dont want to demo and want to take a chance then our famous bidding site has them from c£1k which is pretty good value to me. I got mine for £1100 from a shop but that was quite a while back and prices have gone up since its launch.

Good luck though and let us know how you get on.

Thank you crusaderlord and plastic penguin for your help and advice!! I will take all this onboard when making up my mind !!

Where is your online shop for bidding ??

What Hi-Fi don't have a classified section. They have, on certain items, 'Buy Now' which directs you to certain dealers.

Where can I find that??

peterquinn60 are you currently bi-amping your speakers with the A90/P90 combo or are you using as a pre and power amp?

Although the A38 is a better amp I doubt it will out grip and punch your current amps in bi-amp operation,  and is to be honest a sideways step rarther than an upgrade.