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
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anyone, anyone at all?

you guys can't tell me that NONE of you know the Caspian integrated....

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RE:"you guys can't tell me that NONE of you know the Caspian integrated...."

I know the Caspian series well,and have used Caspian IA as an stereo integrated, as a pre-main stereo combo in conjunction with the Caspian PA,in vertical & horizontal biamp and triamp configurations with the IA as a pre and up to 3 PA's.I'm quite fond of them.
No idea about Kandy other than some sessions with Kandy mk1 in less than familiar surroundings a few years ago and no comparison against the Caspian series at all and therefore felt unqualified to answer your original post.
ok , excellent, someone with first hand experience with the Caspian...

I have a pair of NHT 2.5i's rated at 86db/w/m. nom. 6ohm.

Do you feel that the Caspian IA would be able to drive them properly to higher than moderate levels? (I normally listen at low to moderate levels, but on occasion I like to crank it up)

How would you characterize the sound of the unit? The Kandy MkII ran my speakers very well and was very smooth and controlled, but it lacked air and transparency, which i'm hoping to obtain with the Caspian.

Any comments on the driveability and sound character?

thanks

steve