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HELP

Hello everyone, I am a newbie in the audio industry so I respect every suggestion (s) and comment (s). Right now I have Focal Profile 918 floor standing speakers and driving it is a Cambridge Audio 540 R V2, a bad mistake buying the piece. I've called the dealer and they kind of yell at me for being stupid, well at least that what they meant. Anyway, I can return it and get store credit toward a different product and was asked nicely not to shop there anymore. They recommend the Cambridge Audio 840A; is there any other choice other then CA Integrated amp? I have a budget of 800. It a bit low but it all I can afford now. Thank you!
Ken
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aball
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Your speakers are indeed much too good to use a CA amp. I would suggest you get a Classe CAP-101 or CAP-150 for now. They will sound great in comparison.

Arthur
aball
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In a room that is 12x14, the Profile 918 is perfectly sized (you did a great job there) and you should have very good bass extension and weight.

I also feel the Jolida 302B would probably be the best choice from the list and (I have to disagree with Robr45) that you should have excellent bass with this amp. I have heard the 302B a couple times with different speakers in larger rooms, and I had a 202B for a while in my house on my Focal 926s, and those Jolidas will put out excellent bass as long as the volume doesn't go too high. But it sounds like you don't listen loudly anyway and with a 12x14 room, you shouldn't run out of any power to get satisfying volume levels either.

Plus, down the road you can get a fancy set of tubes for this amp and make it sound even better for little more money! That tube amp with your 918s should sound excellent. It gets my vote and might be what you are looking for.

Arthur
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