I've had a PS Audio A500, Class D Audio SDS-250C, Wyred 4 Sound ST-500, and the Crown XLS2000. I obviously like the idea of class D, and they've all been very good amps, but I end up feeling like there's something missing (texture at lower volumes?), and it's hard not to go back to the HK when I enjoy it just as much and it cost me $100 on eBay. It does a fine job with the Arcs, too.

afranta October 12, 2015 15:47

I sold my PA2200 a few months ago. After recapping it what was I thinking? Why not just put it in the closet for future use?
Glad you're enjoying your amp again.

FWIW, I have used several class D amps and they never seem to stick around for long.

timrhu October 07, 2015 13:25

The is something wrong with Audiogon's website, because I wasn't able to edit my system either so I deleted it.

I've no experience w/ class D amps like your Crown, but I've read many comments about how the sound is just not right as you've found out. They may be fine for HT and sound reinforcement, but have no place in hi-fi according to what I've read on other forums like AudioAsylum.

mjcmt October 07, 2015 12:39

.. and, back to the HK. The Crown was excellent, but there's something about this HK PA2200. Just sounds right.

afranta October 05, 2015 18:19

Can't seem to edit my system anymore, but I just swapped out the HK amp for a Crown XLS2000. So far, so good ...

afranta August 13, 2015 17:55

Haven't checked in here in awhile .... I'm loving the current setup, especially the Shahinians. Unlike many changes I've made, which impress and first and then start sounding the same, the Arcs just get better and better.

afranta June 22, 2015 15:48

Your system has gone through some remarkable changes. How does it compare to your earlier and simpler system.

mjcmt May 03, 2015 02:10

I commented here quite some time ago. I hope your system fully survived your children's younger years. I've been very lucky with mine.

I bought a turntable recently and my 10 year-old daughter and I have been making the rounds at flea markets and thrift shops hunting for vinyl. It always startles the sellers to see a kid near a record.

pjudice April 20, 2015 00:41

Hi Andy,
Actually, I got rid of it a couple of months ago, although I was very happy with it's performance. Kind of like a British int amp phase I went through having sold the Creek for a Ditton Elan Di-260 made by Celestion. Now the Ditton is gone and replaced by an Antique Sound Lab MGsi15DT. Now that I've gone back to tubes, I'm done experimenting with different integrateds.

I did like the Creek better than the Ditton as is was sweeter and more realistic sounding, whereas the Ditton was very dynamic and transparent but didn't draw you in as much.

lou_setriodes April 19, 2015 22:51

You did! Do you still have the Creek? IF you do, I hope you're enjoying it.
Best, Andy

afranta April 09, 2015 20:39

Wait a second, I think I just recognized your screen name. Didn't I buy a Creek 4330 from you thru a different website about a year ago?
Best regards,
Lou

lou_setriodes April 01, 2015 05:23

Still getting used to them, but the sound great. The directionality of the sound is very different. They make me realize that, even with speakers that throw a big soundstage, the sound still seems to be coming from the speakers. The Arcs seem to locate instruments in space.

afranta March 11, 2015 22:14

Shahinian Arcs? Wow.
I saw a pair of those for sale a while back and while i was researching them they were snatched up. Hmmm.
How do they sound? Do they provide all the spaciousness I've read about?

timrhu March 10, 2015 01:43

System edited: Picked up a pair of Shahinian Arcs. Still have the Snells, but I'm enjoying these right now.

afranta March 09, 2015 18:19

System edited: Picked up some Shahinian Arcs. Still have the Snells, but I'm enjoying these right now.

afranta March 09, 2015 18:15

Interesting ... Love to see it.

afranta November 04, 2014 17:25

My system current? Nope, not even close. The Mac Mini is the only real piece of equipment in my system.

Maybe I'll update it this weekend...

timrhu October 30, 2014 23:01

Hi Tim, Got mine cheap, too. It's a really nice amp! Just looked at your system--is it current? Big changes! --Andy

afranta October 30, 2014 16:16

Hey Andy, I have one of those PA2200s sitting in my bedroom. I got mine a few years ago for cheap on ebay. I recapped it, installed some Cardas binding posts, ran new internal wiring to the binding posts and finally, installed an IEC jack for a detachable power cable. None of this was really necessary, it was mainly done for the heck of it.

I love this amp, just wish it weren't so large.

timrhu October 29, 2014 22:39

System edited: Back to the old HK amp.

afranta October 29, 2014 13:24

System edited: New amp. Early days, but it sounds terrific.

afranta April 04, 2014 21:29

System edited: Big changes.

afranta September 02, 2013 21:46

System edited: Benchmark back in the system.

afranta December 08, 2012 17:32

The Touch is great. I've run it with a Benchmark DAC1, and with the DAC it sounds different than the cd player, but really just as good. Bare it's still excellent--far better than the Duet it replaced--and it's not really a compromise since I mostly listen to CDs.

afranta October 03, 2012 00:48

I agree, I like the stands also.

How do you like the squeezebox? Do you use it more often then playing CDs? Have you compare the sound quality?

highend64 October 01, 2012 23:09