Changing a Rotel RA-972 for a Classé CAP-100 ??

[Tha Freak]

I had no chance in the Classé Forum, so maybe you guys have a answer...?

Thanks

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It’s my first post in the Classé forum since I don’t own one, but my questions regards one !!

so here it is...

I currently own these equipments:

- Rotel RA-972 integrated 60w/ch
- Rotel RCD-991 CD player
- B&W DM603 S3 speakers
- Tributaries standard cables

I’m now hit by Upgratitis !!

As of now, I’m considering to change one piece of equipment.

I will keep the speakers since they are only 3 years old and I like their sound and I think they are a good pair.

I’m looking to either change the integrated or the CD.

I was looking to replace it with a used integrated. I’m looking forward to put my hands on a Classé CAP-100 and I was suggested to use the balanced outputs from the Rotel CD player, then I could benefit once again of that pretty nice CD player.

Some other people tend to say I should change de CD also, but that would be a little bit pricy !!

I was wondering if it was a good route to take...

As of my speakers, will they keep the road with a Classé CAP-100 ?? I heard the Classé, but it was on a pair of Serie 700 floorstanders (don’t remember which one) but I remember it was quite pleasing !!

Will I see a big improvement or since the CD is also a weak link, I should wait and do both upgrade at the same time ?

What do you think ??

[hifiguymi]

I did see your post on the Classe forum and started to reply but I'll do it here.

The CAP-100 will be a pretty big step up from the RA-972. The DM603S3s are pretty good and will like having a better amp running them. Upgrading the integrated now will pay off later with a speaker upgrade as well. You could move into a better speaker (in the area of an 804S) and not fell like the amp is letting you down.

The CD player you have is a really nice one and will work well with a CAP-100 and DM603S3s. There are better out there, but I would hesitate to take the path your considering.

Eric

[Tha Freak]

The CD player you have is a really nice one and will work well with a CAP-100 and DM603S3s. There are better out there, but I would hesitate to take the path your considering.

Eric

Thanks for the input...

can you explain a little more the part I put in Bold ??

Thanks.

[hifiguymi]

Thanks for the input...

can you explain a little more the part I put in Bold ??

Thanks.

I forgot the n't on the end of would. ops: Sorry about that.

Eric