Amp for Revel Ultima Salon 2


Hi, im searching amp for Ultima Salon 2.
They love high watts

Im considering
MC601
FPB450MCX
Mark Levinson 532

I have read a "new sound" MC in their last models (452,601)
Any comparison with this brands ?
mati1979

Showing 5 responses by enigmatic_s

ASR Emitter 2 Exclusive.
I Use them myself on the Salon 2, and have never heard an amp providing such power,control and crazy resolution to a speaker.
In my opinion, this is maybe the best amp out there!
I had the most expensive toys from McIntosh, Krell, Jeff, Rowland and many other brands before, but none were even close to the ASR, and very many agree with me here;)
The only amps ive heard that had this level of power, (almost),and most definately the resolution, were Nagra monoblocs, tubebased...but in the end, I would choose ASR over Nagra
I would just add, that even if it has a moderate watt of 280 on the ASR 2 exc, it has an insane amount of current available, which makes it able to drive 1ohm speakers and even below that with 100% control...very very few amps can do this. ASR is also extremely fast, extremely detailed, which on the Salon 2 will make your jaw drop several inches.
But if you were to buy one of the three first you named, Mark Levinson 532 should definetaly be No.1
Thanks P59teitel for your response..
Yes, I agree with you all the way, Huge capacitance from good transformers is very important, and such reservoirs significance to all elements of the music or to a speaker, should never be underestimated..it is Very important with high current, when huge dynamic swings as you say demands it.
Never heard the Symphonic Line K250, but they seem to be a beautiful piece of equipment and probably sound that way also:)...
to Onomeagbahovbe: Im so sorry for this late answer, havent been here lately. I have to agree with P59teitel answer above. However, all the different amps I have had, I have either borrowed to test in my own living room with rest of my equipment, or heard at a dealers location when borrowing is not possible..I dont like this last option, but at least it gives me a sort of impression on that specific equipment I may buy. 20k used Asr 2 ex seems for me quite expensive..depends on the year the exact model were made. Anything below 2012 would not even be considered from my side. Can I ask what you ended up with? The ASR goes quite cheap in europe used, and you shouldnt pay more than the Bat pack or the 532. The 532 is also an amazing amp, it actually gives a bit more slam on the bass like the old huge
Krell beasts, but for me it feels more like boosting the lower frequencies unaturally..I still find the ASR EMITTER 2 EX, to be amongst the best amps ive ever heard, final:) But in this pricerange, there are ofcourse many wonderful amps, dont get me wrong..but there is a reason in which asr 2 ex is looked upon as maybe the best "integrated" there is
to Onomeagbahovbe: Im so sorry for this late answer, havent been here lately. I have to agree with P59teitel answer above. However, all the different amps I have had, I have either borrowed to test in my own living room with rest of my equipment, or heard at a dealers location when borrowing is not possible..I dont like this last option, but at least it gives me a sort of impression on that specific equipment I may buy. 20k used Asr 2 ex seems for me quite expensive..depends on the year the exact model were made. Anything below 2012 would not even be considered from my side. Can I ask what you ended up with? The ASR goes quite cheap in europe used, and you shouldnt pay more than the Bat pack or the 532. The 532 is also an amazing amp, it actually gives a bit more slam on the bass like the old huge
Krell beasts, but for me it feels more like boosting the lower frequencies unaturally..I still find the ASR EMITTER 2 EX, to be amongst the best amps ive ever heard, final:) But in this pricerange, there are ofcourse many wonderful amps, dont get me wrong..but there is a reason in which asr 2 ex is looked upon as maybe the best "integrated" there is