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Jim Lesurf wrote:

It would depend on various factors: What kind of music you like. How
large your listening room is. What speakers you will be using. etc.


Classical music - not excessively loudly but of course orchestral
climaxes can be loud. Digital sources - not vinyl. Room 11' x 13' x 8'
high (rather small probably for the speakers Focal JMLab Chorus 714V
Power handling 130W max (90W nom) Sensitivity 91dB)

... or just to start an argument. :-)

I've been thinking I'd like to "upgrade" my 20yr old Audiolab 8000A
(50W) in the near future. I was thinking of spending up to £1000 but if
I don't need to spend that much I won't.

I have the feeling that there is no specific *audible* reasons for your
feeling that you should "upgrade". If this is so, my reaction is to
continue to use what you have and spend the money on something else. e.g.
loads more CDs, or LPs, or whatever music you favour. Enjoy the music, not
the equipment-ownership. :-)

Slainte,

Jim

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