Brio 3 VS Mira

[rdpx]

We currently have an old BRIO 3 amp and I was wondering whether a switch to a MIRA would bring a better sound? I think Brios might have a much better rep than Miras but I don't know if this was a price thing as the M is more powerful I think?

Just a thought as having a remote would be useful and I think I could actually pick up a MIRA for less than I might get from flipping the BRIO 3.

[Running PMC GB1 and a Marantz CD6000OSE KI]

Robert

[struth]

the mira is more powerful so if loud is your thing then it would probably be better but the brio is nicer sounding to me

[rdpx]

Cheers Grant that's pretty much what I needed to know I'll stick with the Brio.

As an aside, I have an Arcam Alpha 3 that I just rescued from the depths of a cupboard. It sounds lovely but is running EXTREMELY hot. Like you can't touch the back panel for long at all. Is this an easy fix? It is an old and sentimental friend.

R

[Firebottle]

If the Arcam is working without distortion (as you say) it sounds like the bias current might be too high, so would probably be best to have it checked.
It looks as if there is an adjustment pot per channel for setting this.

:cool: Alan

[trane]

Robert,
IME the ol' clamshell Mira MkI bests not only the Brio 3, but the Elex, Brio MkI and 2000, and the Mira 2000, Mira 3, and Brio-R, as well - all with the Planet MkI (clamshell) on the front, and Xels or Royd Sintra IIs on the end