I own a Roksan Kandy MkIII. Why do you seem so determined to have the Caspian work? I recently brought home 6 different amps for home demo, and liked the Unison Research SR1 most of all. Check out posting at http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/amp/messages/15459.html. I expect that the Unico may be as good if not better. It has made me a believer in hybrid amps. Heard the Pathos Logos at a shop and it too was impressive. I would suggest the Logos if your budget can stretch that far, or the Unico if it can't.
Roksan Integrateds
I've been on a crazy search for some form of pre/power combo or suitable integrated for my NHT 2.5i's.
I've looked at all kinds of items. Some were out of my budget, which, of course, are the items that I like most.
The other day I heard a product that is the absolute lowest priced of all of my options - the Roksan Kandy mkIII. I didn't listen for a long time, but I can say that it sounded pretty good with my speakers. The only thing I found was that it could have been a bit more refined and airy sounding.
I'm wondering if the Roksan Caspian might be an improvement in these areas over the Roksan Kandy III.
I had never heard the Kandy before the other day and I had always discredited it b/c it is below the range (price wise) of what I am looking to purchase.
My speakers are NHT 2.5i's (going to keep them)
Source is Rotel 971 transport w/ MSB 1/2 Nelson link III (keeping this source as well)
Would the Caspian power the NHT's to the same degree as the Kandy III? What other improvements can I expect with the Caspian?
thanks
steve
I've looked at all kinds of items. Some were out of my budget, which, of course, are the items that I like most.
The other day I heard a product that is the absolute lowest priced of all of my options - the Roksan Kandy mkIII. I didn't listen for a long time, but I can say that it sounded pretty good with my speakers. The only thing I found was that it could have been a bit more refined and airy sounding.
I'm wondering if the Roksan Caspian might be an improvement in these areas over the Roksan Kandy III.
I had never heard the Kandy before the other day and I had always discredited it b/c it is below the range (price wise) of what I am looking to purchase.
My speakers are NHT 2.5i's (going to keep them)
Source is Rotel 971 transport w/ MSB 1/2 Nelson link III (keeping this source as well)
Would the Caspian power the NHT's to the same degree as the Kandy III? What other improvements can I expect with the Caspian?
thanks
steve