Amp recommendations please :)
Further to my previous (and first!) post in the "welcome" section....
I have an Audio Analogue Maestro CD player, and I've recently changed my Mono Pulse speakers (for sale btw) for some Neat Iota Alpha's (lounge re-arrange, smaller size needed!) but my amp, an Audio Analogue Puccini SE has expired! :(
So, I'm now looking for another amp... Something that would sound as good, or ideally better than the Puccini and I'd like to go UK made as well.
A friend recommended a Rega Elicit-R, but quite expensive (for me) so, unless it would blow me away, maybe the Elex-R? Or possibly something from Naim?... or other suggestions please. I'd be looking to buy pre-loved/ex-demo, ideally £5-£700.
My main focus is on sound quality, but I'd like a remote and if it can be connected to a device to stream that would be handy, but not essential - I've just bought a Tangent Ampster for my 'man-cave' so have dipped my toe, for the first time into streaming from my phone!
I like a smooth sound, nothing harsh or bright, but I like clarity and detail, but not clinical, if that makes sense at all!
I know the way to decide is to audition, but any suggestions as to what to audition would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks