Amp for Tannoy DMT 15 II


Hi again,
Well, I started with a wrong thread asking about an amp with 110/220V possibilities but then realize a step down transformer will not be a problem for the purpose.
So, please, advise me on used amp around 1K $ for my new DMT 15s – they are quite sensitive (98dB) but Tannoy recommends more powerful (high current?) amps.
I intend to not use pre-amp for now and my current Yamaha CD is for upgrade too.
Is an integrated amp a good way to go?
The music I like is rock, electronika, acid jazz.
Thanks,
Ivo
natzev_i
No question in my mind having owned two pairs and compared other amps - The Perreaux 9000B is the best choice if you can find one.
There are two ways to go:

1. 100 or more wpc high-current solid state (Meitner MTR-101, Quad 909, OMC 500 or 800, any quality amp that doubles its output from 8 to 4 ohms)

2. 2A3 or 300B tube amp

Each approach has its promoters and critics.

A good recording studio would biamp and use up to 2000 wpc on the bass and 1000 wpc on the highs.

I prefer approach 1, the pro audio approach, but like I said, depends on your taste and your budget.

Basically, the DMT 15 will perform well with any quality amp: just remember, they won't "gild the lily": you'll hear just what your components deliver to the speakers' inputs.

Cheers,

Joel.
Get a small wattage SET amp, check out the 2a3 monoblocks from Wright Sound, I forget the modedl number. If your speakers really are 98db, don't go with high powered ss, go with low powered tubes. You'll thank me later!