Hi @bluenote64,
i did exactly that, I had the as3000 and the cds2100 which I both liked and indeed was thinking of upgrading to the cds3000.
But out firstly I ended getting a very good deal on s sa-10 scad player so I decided to get the matching pm-10.
My speakers are Dynaudio confidence 5 and my t/t is a technics sl1000mk2 with Ortonfon A90 cartridge. Interconnects are Nordost Frey xlr and speaker cable is also Nordost Frey . I play a wide range of music.
its a tricky one, but I would have to say the pm-10 is the better amp over the as3000. To me the sound is more detailed and more lively or dynamic sounding , but it still warm and not clinical. Perhaps maybe not as warm as the as3000, but I think the benefits of the detailed and lively make up for it.
I also think the the phonostage on the pm-10 is better, certainly for my cartridge.
Styling i I liked the retro looks and facilities of the as3000, but I also like the more modern styling of the pm-10.
Hope that helps
dave
i did exactly that, I had the as3000 and the cds2100 which I both liked and indeed was thinking of upgrading to the cds3000.
But out firstly I ended getting a very good deal on s sa-10 scad player so I decided to get the matching pm-10.
My speakers are Dynaudio confidence 5 and my t/t is a technics sl1000mk2 with Ortonfon A90 cartridge. Interconnects are Nordost Frey xlr and speaker cable is also Nordost Frey . I play a wide range of music.
its a tricky one, but I would have to say the pm-10 is the better amp over the as3000. To me the sound is more detailed and more lively or dynamic sounding , but it still warm and not clinical. Perhaps maybe not as warm as the as3000, but I think the benefits of the detailed and lively make up for it.
I also think the the phonostage on the pm-10 is better, certainly for my cartridge.
Styling i I liked the retro looks and facilities of the as3000, but I also like the more modern styling of the pm-10.
Hope that helps
dave