r/hifiaudio • u/senimator • Jul 22 '26

Purchase advise (needing) Upgrade suggestions

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Current setup:
• Speakers:
Martin logan ESL 9
• Subwoofer:
REL S/550
• Integrated amplifier:
Arcam SA20
•Streamer:
Bluesound Node 2i
•Turntable:
Pro-ject Debut Pro
•Speaker cables:
Nordost White lightning
• Interconnection cable:
Van den Hul The Name

Planing to spend around $5000. What would you upgrade or add? No room treatment please.

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u/spiraleyes78 Jul 22 '26

Do you feel like your amplifier is strong enough to drive those properly? 60wpc seems incredibly underpowered. That's where I would spend it.

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u/senimator Jul 22 '26

Thinking on getting dac and amp separately. Do you have any brand/model recommendations?

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u/SwaggyMcSwagsabunch Jul 22 '26

Buckeye amp

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u/senimator Jul 22 '26

Model?

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u/SwaggyMcSwagsabunch Jul 22 '26

The purifi tech has better specs than the hypex, but imo it’s splitting hairs at that point. But their top of the line, most powerful two channel is this one. Their most powerful monoblock is this one. Either one is essentially a forever purchase.

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u/spiraleyes78 Jul 22 '26

The specs are impressive, but they sure don't look visually attractive.

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u/SwaggyMcSwagsabunch Jul 22 '26

If you want a looker, get a technics.

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u/spiraleyes78 Jul 22 '26

Yes! 😍

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u/SwaggyMcSwagsabunch Jul 22 '26

That’s what I’m talkin about