power combinations

It is the preamp section (ie the 72 or 102) which either gets power through the power amp or from the addition of a Hicap (which is a very cost effective upgrade for either model). The power amps perfformance is not altered by the addition of a Hicap to the system.

The 'best' combination will depend on a other things such as what you are driving but I would guess that a better preamp with Hicap through a cheaper power amp delivers more music than the more expensive power amp/stand alone cheaper pre combination.

I hope this makes sense

Bruce

[This message was edited by Bruce Woodhouse on FRIDAY 15 February 2002 at 10:54.]

Alex

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Originally posted by Alex S.:
These are subjective matters which demand audition if possible. How possible that is where you are I don't know, but from the equipment you list, and given the likely second hand market, I would go for a 72/Hi-Cap/140. I think Bruce was saying the same.

Alex

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A 72/Hi/140 would be around £1100-1200 used.

There are other options at that price - in Scotland there is currently a 32.5/Hi/250 combination for sale in one of the ads papers for £975 so if you could find something similar that would be quite a bargain and quite possibly better than the 72/Hi/140 if you have demanding speakers.

Regards
Steve

I think a s/h 32.5/HC/250 is about the best 1K amp there is.

Alex