A suggestion for an often asked question: Europas


At the risk of starting another Europa thread....
It seems to be an often asked question, "which amp/integrated works well with the Europas?". This can be a difficult question because of the wide range of systems that these speakers find their way into, from value oriented systems up to quite expensive rigs.

Anyway, I just wanted to chime in for the Consonance B2000x. There is little/no information on this integrated within these forums, but I have found that it is an outstanding match for the Europas.

I was using an NADc370, and it was just not getting it done for me. It held its own in its price range, but it just wasn't a great match. Finding a suitable integrated with a price between the c370 and the $1000+ crowd was more difficult than I expected. But I found the cost of the B2000x to be a digestible step up, basically right between the two, and the amplifier power is right in the range that Roy recommends for SS amps powering Europas.

I may write a review at some point, but in short, it was a very large improvement across the board. In particular, much greater detail, soundstage depth/width, and overall presence. Build quality is also outstanding at this price point, with remote volume control.

Jb3

P.S. I have no financial interest in Consonance, their dealers, or GMA.
jb3

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Agree with both of you. This speaker appeals to such a broad range of budgets that I think a lot of people (myself included) attempt to use more budget-minded amplification. In other words, I'd say there are far fewer people trying the c370 with a pair of Revel M20's or SF Concertos.

This isn't to knock NAD, I should note that the amplifier section of that thing is a BEAST. But it does not do excellent monitors like the Europas, M20's, SF, etc any justice whatsoever.