Have a Croft Phono Integrated paired with Harbeth SHL5 fed with, MMF 5.1, Benchmark DAC2 HGC fed by mac mini. Love the mids on the croft but not nearly enough low end for me. Also, it seems to have akward voicing for some recordings. Would like a little more punch. Looking to get in for less than 6K for integrated or pre-amp / amp setup. Used is fine if providence can be verified. Recently purchased off of audiogon and that went well.
Value clarity and soundstage, don't mind highs to be sweetened a bit. I know it isn't pure, but some tonal adjustments to help poor recordings would be nice, also a remote. Auditioned a McInt MA5200 and was left a bit flat.
Thoughts?
Have a Croft Phono Integrated paired with Harbeth SHL5 fed with, MMF 5.1, Benchmark DAC2 HGC fed by mac mini. Love the mids on the croft but not nearly enough low end for me. Also, it seems to have akward voicing for some recordings. Would like a little more punch. Looking to get in for less than 6K for integrated or pre-amp / amp setup. Used is fine if providence can be verified. Recently purchased off of audiogon and that went well.
Value clarity and soundstage, don't mind highs to be sweetened a bit. I know it isn't pure, but some tonal adjustments to help poor recordings would be nice, also a remote. Auditioned a McInt MA5200 and was left a bit flat.
Thoughts?