I have the following system:
Realistic Lab-290 TT with Shure M97xE / vintage sansui 4000 amp / Energy verities V-5.1 bookshelf speakers
I'm not sure how many watts the sansui puts out but I know it is not enough for the energy speakers. It sounds OK at moderate volumes but hooking it up to my main receiver I use for movies which has 110 watts per channel turns these speakers into a different animal totally.
I'm looking to by a replacement amplifier in the 300-400 range. The "Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 Premium Integrated Amplifier with Phono Stage" is on my short list based on info I have read here and elsewhere but I am wondering if the 35W is just going to want me wanting more again.
In general I am also confused as to whether it makes more sense to go with a separate amp and preamp or an integrated amp. Is there a good FAQ on this I am missing?
For reference the system is exclusively for vinyl. I listen to a variety of music from rock to electronic.
Thank you.
I have the following system:
Realistic Lab-290 TT with Shure M97xE / vintage sansui 4000 amp / Energy verities V-5.1 bookshelf speakers
I'm not sure how many watts the sansui puts out but I know it is not enough for the energy speakers. It sounds OK at moderate volumes but hooking it up to my main receiver I use for movies which has 110 watts per channel turns these speakers into a different animal totally.
I'm looking to by a replacement amplifier in the 300-400 range. The "Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 Premium Integrated Amplifier with Phono Stage" is on my short list based on info I have read here and elsewhere but I am wondering if the 35W is just going to want me wanting more again.
In general I am also confused as to whether it makes more sense to go with a separate amp and preamp or an integrated amp. Is there a good FAQ on this I am missing?
For reference the system is exclusively for vinyl. I listen to a variety of music from rock to electronic.
Thank you.