Hy there,
I've been reading here with great interest for a while now and would like to share my experiences...
I have been a proud owner of the CE-1 for a little over 7 years and have been using it with a Devialet 440 Pro CI since the beginning.
Since one of my main sources is vinyl (and I have been steadily improving here...), it has bothered me for some time that the high-quality analog signal in the Devialet is digitized first.
Of course, this also has the advantage that the DSP can also be used for vinyl...
Nevertheless, the idea of an "unadulterated" analog signal has kept me busy for about half a year. Ideally completely balanced, as my phono is also fully balanced.
So I've had the following integrated amplifiers at home for a test since December.
Soulnote A2:
not quite my cup of tea, but definitely a great device
Vitus SIA-025:
a class of its own, plays in a league of its own
Unfortunately also in terms of price...
Soulution 330:
same level as my Devialet - unexpectedly
B-audio "Alpha One":
played slightly above the Devialet, but some handling issues bothered me
Kondo Overture PM2:
also played incredibly involving and musical - a dream of an amplifier.
Unfortunately, the bass of the CE-1 was not under control
Now a Power III from Accustic Arts is coming at the end of the month, which I'm really looking forward to and quite excited about...
atb, Tom