Do my Dynaudio Evidence Temptations require more amp?

I have the Mcintosh 452 and was wondering if my speakers could be better served. Thanks in advance.

bubba1202-25-2020 3:51am

peachcore Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 11-26-2020 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The old Dynaudio speakers like high current and huge power. And such amps are extremely expensive.... I'm now using a pair of JC1s because I can't find better amps at this price to drive the Temptations. I think Viola, Soulution, Vitus are all good choices if you have more budget. No tubes pls.
bubba12 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 429 posts 11-27-2020 at 05:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I picked up a pair of JC 1s and a JC 2BP preamp. So far I would say it provides a touch more detail than the MC452. It's not night and day but i feel it digs a little more from the speakers.
bigbucks5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 184 posts 05-29-2021 at 10:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I know it’s late, but I’ll weigh in anyway... I drive my Temptations with a pair of Mac MC501s (500w each) and use a Mac C200 dual chassis pre. The Temps sound fantastic at any volume level, but in particular at low levels where a lot of speakers fall down. This combo has a huge volume range ‘sweet spot’. I’m also using a pair of Dynaudio subs to fill in the very lowest end, even though the Temps go pretty far down.