Have you heard the Anthem Statement P2 with Paradigm Sigs ? Pretty great combo . It is a guaranteed fit . Every Paradigm dealer would have used this combo to demonstrate the sigs .
Amplifier Match For Paradigm Signature S8 & C5 V.3
Hi all!
I just started to upgrade my current Paradigm studio system to contain all Paradigm Signature v.3 speakers.
I'm wondering if I should be running different amps to bring out the true potential of these speakers. I'm currently running triple Emotiva XPA-1 monoblocks to the front soundstage.
Would switching to a different brand / style power amp make a noticeable different with my setup.
I have been happy with the Emotiva's for a few years now, its just I notice comments every once in a while saying people switched from Emotiva to another brand amplifier and now their speakers sound "so much better" Who agrees with this?
P.S. I originally had my Anthem MCA-2 hooked up to my Studio 100's. Then I purchased a new Emotiva XPA-2 and did an A/B. I thought the Emotiva sounded better than the Anthem in every way. The Monoblocks took it up another notch to.
Thoughts?
Current System.
Mains - Paradigm Studio 100 V.3's
Center - Paradigm SIGNATURE C5 V.3 (just replaced my CC-690 V.5 (for sale)
Rears - Paradigm ADP 450 V.3
Heights - Paradigm 65R PRO x 4
Subwoofers - Dual Paradigm Seismic 12's
Amplifiers
Emotiva XPA-1 Monoblocks X 3 (One to each of the towers and center)
Anthem MCA-2 (powering the rear surrounds)
Emotiva BasX-700 (powering the heights)
Processor
Anthem AVM-60
Source
OPPO-203 HD
I just started to upgrade my current Paradigm studio system to contain all Paradigm Signature v.3 speakers.
I'm wondering if I should be running different amps to bring out the true potential of these speakers. I'm currently running triple Emotiva XPA-1 monoblocks to the front soundstage.
Would switching to a different brand / style power amp make a noticeable different with my setup.
I have been happy with the Emotiva's for a few years now, its just I notice comments every once in a while saying people switched from Emotiva to another brand amplifier and now their speakers sound "so much better" Who agrees with this?
P.S. I originally had my Anthem MCA-2 hooked up to my Studio 100's. Then I purchased a new Emotiva XPA-2 and did an A/B. I thought the Emotiva sounded better than the Anthem in every way. The Monoblocks took it up another notch to.
Thoughts?
Current System.
Mains - Paradigm Studio 100 V.3's
Center - Paradigm SIGNATURE C5 V.3 (just replaced my CC-690 V.5 (for sale)
Rears - Paradigm ADP 450 V.3
Heights - Paradigm 65R PRO x 4
Subwoofers - Dual Paradigm Seismic 12's
Amplifiers
Emotiva XPA-1 Monoblocks X 3 (One to each of the towers and center)
Anthem MCA-2 (powering the rear surrounds)
Emotiva BasX-700 (powering the heights)
Processor
Anthem AVM-60
Source
OPPO-203 HD