Classe DR9 (1 or 2) Vs Classe CA400 ?


I run some Apogee Duetta Signature speakers with a single Classe DR9 amp. Seems to do a good job, but it has been suggested that feeding the Apogees more power will improve things dramatically. Any comments on whether I should look out for a 2nd DR9 to run two of these, or would a single CA400 be a better option? (I read Martin Colloms Stereophile review of the Classe CA200 and he was not overly impressed by it, saying it was a little 'boring' and unexciting.....)
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Showing 1 response by jeffloistarca

I have two DR-8's driving Martin Logan ReQuests, very nice. When I added the second amp, there was an immediate improvement in lower level detail, I really never knew there was any "strain" on the single amp set up until I added the second one. I had some Duettas for quite a while, not the most efficient speakers by any means, but sure are a wonderful transducer. With the Duettas, invest in amp(s) with as much current as you can find. Oh, I found my second DR-8 on the 'net for $900, great deal and relatively inexpensive to add to my system for the benefits I've heard.