I currently own a Cambridge Audio 840A amplifier with an 840C cd-player and Focal Profile 918 speakers. Have it for almost 9 years and overall I'm happy with the sound quality of this set. However, the transformers in the 840A amp (sometimes) hum like crazy. Even when using an ATL DC Blocker. The DC Blocker was able to get the amp quiet at moments (while before it was humming 100% of the time), but I guess the power in my neighborhood is of such bad quality that even the ATL is not always able to remove all DC. The hum can (sometimes) be heard from up to a couple of meters distance. And I'm actually sick of it.
So I'm looking for a new amp (and matching cd player). Obvously, I'm a bit reluctant to buy yet again an amp that has huge toroidals inside. I might end up in the same situation as I'm now.
Saw a good deal on a Denon PMA-1600NE, but it kind of looks like a step back from the 840A.
Any opinions and/or suggestions? Budget for the amp preferably max €2500/$2500. The Denon PMA-1600NE would be €1000 (usually €1699).
So I'm looking for a new amp (and matching cd player). Obvously, I'm a bit reluctant to buy yet again an amp that has huge toroidals inside. I might end up in the same situation as I'm now.
Saw a good deal on a Denon PMA-1600NE, but it kind of looks like a step back from the 840A.
Any opinions and/or suggestions? Budget for the amp preferably max €2500/$2500. The Denon PMA-1600NE would be €1000 (usually €1699).