Integrateds: Warm sounding SS vs Hybrid

Sounds good. I always wanted to hear Quads.....in audiophile minded setup rather then dealer's with limited imagination.

I am guessing that you haven't heard the new Isabella/dac/headphone amp. Knowing your taste, I think that you would have liked it.......I do.

As to your impression of RWA room at CES, I assume it was in the Rethm Audio room. It was a very simple setup:
* Rethm Saadhana speakers (single driver [Lowther] design with self powered bass module.)
* Consonance reference 2.2 MK II cdp (if I'm not mistaken)
* and RWA Sig.30.2 integrated amp (battery powered. 30wpc).

It is probably not for everyone. IMO it was very good.......far better then some megabucks crap.
Keep in mind that total cost of that setup was about 15K.
I have seen speaker cables costing more......go figure.

Vinnie's amp is not that bad either.....It all depends on what you're going to pair it with. However, it's resolution, dynamics, bass can't equal my own modded Cybers (I own both).

I have heard AMR CD 77 player and IMHO it is one of the best player out there, regardless of price. I am sure that you are going to love it .

Regards
Mariusz

Does anyone have any opinions on the sonic differences between a Bel Canto evo2i Integreated and the Marantz Pm-11s1 or Plinius 9100?

The bel canto seems to have a "unique" sound from online reviews I've read.

The other 2 are leading candidates for warm sounding SS.

Thanks,
Stephen

Hi - I have had some Integrateds (tubed, hybrid and SS) - if you are looking for a warm sound amp you should check the Primaluna (budget), or the Sugden class A line.

For hybrids Pathos and Acoustic Plan (which I own now) are really fantastic options.

Good luck

Thanks.

Magnum Dynalab MD 208 Receiver, with a great FM tuner as a bonus, or the MD 308 without the tuner.