Int-Tude Amp for ProAc1sc?


Hi. I'm looking for the Int-Tude Amp for my ProAc1Sc.
Can any one recommend? I like warm vocal & violin.Thanks !
jeffery

Showing 2 responses by kjg

I would second the Cary suggestion, or perhaps at a slightly lower price point you might consider a Conrad Johnson CAV50, which should sound wonderful with the ProAc's. I've never heard the Rogue, but everything I've read about it so far it has been good. The only caveat I'd have with the AR suggestion is that while its a very good quality integrated amp, it doesn't provide a particularly warm sound, which is what you mentioned you prefer. Still, the ProAc/AR sound is well suited so it might be worth considering.

It might be worth noting that all of the suggestions to this point have been tube amps, and probably with good reason. From my limited experience, I've found that there are many solid state amps that will drive the ProAc's well and sound pretty good, but in general ProAc speakers simply sing with tubes. Unless you're averse to the maintenance overhead (and costs) associated with tubes, you might consider leaning in that direction.
The reality is that ProAc speakers in general can easily accomodate a variety of electronics, which probably speaks for their ability to present a fairly consistent load. The CJ/AR/Linn sounds are about as different as you can get, but the ProAcs tend to sound good with all of them. You really do need to figure out what kind of sound you want (for myself, I lean towards a big, warm sound which is why I recommended CJ) and then give the speakers a whirl with electronics that will provide it. You're not so much assembling parts are you are building a system, so keep the end result in mind when experimenting with the components.

Good luck,
Ken