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New Amp/Pre Amp for Paradigm Persona 9h Speakers

Looking to upgrade my amp and pre-amp for my main 2-channel set up.  I have a pair of Paradigm Persona 9h speakers.  Currently running the Anthem STR Pre Amp and STR Amplifier.  Planning to move the Anthem gear to my study that has a pair of Paradigm Persona Bookshelf speakers.  Have been researching the following options for the new electronics:
- Vinnie Rossi L2i-SE Integrated Amp
- Dan D’Agostino Progression Integrated Amp
- T+A PA 3100 HV Integrated Amp
- Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Pre-Amp + L2 Signature Monoblocks

Other gear in my main 2-channel set up includes Innuos Zenith MKIII and Technics 1200G.  Looking for a pre-amp/amp or integrated on the warmer side.  Also open to buying a separate DAC (or consider a built-in option).

Would be interested in feedback on any of these options.  In addition, if someone with the Persona 9h speakers has another recommendation, would appreciate any suggestions.

mi4

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@mi4a,

I do not own your speakers but have heard them and I personally have GE Triton Reference speakers which also have powered woofers. My speakers have a 93.5 efficiency and I tried a tube integrated on them, namely a Rogue Cronus Magnum with 100wpc. I was truly underwhelmed with the sound. My woofers are powered by 1800 watt Class D amps so I am driving just 2 midrange sand tweeter with the tube integrated.

I went to solid state and used my Odyssey Stratos Extreme amp, it sounded much better, I then hooked up my CJ MF2550 a 250wpc SS amp, sounded Very slow and thick. Finally settled on a McIntosh, first a 150 per channel amp and finally a 300wpc Mac amp. Now everything sounds full and perfect (to my ears). I am telling you this because not everything will match well with your speakers.


I would look for a good SS amp. I believe that Audio Doc in NJ sells both the speakers you own and that T&A integrated. Perhaps you can demo and go from there. I would either go with that T&A or a McIntosh integrated with at least 150 wpc.
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