Advice on switching to separates

The 2010s' 75W rating is probably a really nice match w/your Harbeths (BTW, the Exposure is a beautiful piece), and I'd say you would have to make a significant power/current jump to tell a real difference. I use old NAD pre/amp w/my Spendors, and although they are circa 1992, the combination is beyond good...balanced, smooth, and quiet. You may want to try a used NAD 272/162 combo for more current, dynamics, and low-end control. You could snag these for less than $800 on the Gon, and they may surprise you. Or how about a Parasound A21 and NAD 160 or 162? Could be another involving (and versatile) set up.

I'm a big integrated fan. I'm running Harbeth C7's with one. For $1500 absolutely stick with an integrated. If you want to upgrade, although the 2010s is nice (I had the 3010s2), there are several choices used that will move things up a notch or two. None will be separates.

But if your happy, just stay happy and save the $1500.

Stick with what you have. Switching to separates means:

1. What amp and preamp to buy?
2. Should I use the same brand for both?
3. How much power?
4. What interconnect?
5. Tubes or solid state?

Less is more. I recommend keeping it simple.

Roxy54, Good movie.

If you want a change maybe the Naim Nait 5i is worth a try.

I think the only people that should buy separates are the ones that are spending $10,000> for reasons stated above.

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