You need to establish price range, space limitations, type of music you prefer, how loud do you want it to play. Should it be a floorstander or stand mount? How important is appearance. With this type of info, members could give you specific advice. You should also make the decision before speaker purchase as to whether it will be a tube or ss amp. Tube amps prefer an 8ohm load and one that is not reactive. There are exceptions to every rule.
Novice looking for advice
I'm in the market for a two channel system and would appreciate advice from more experienced owners of higher end equipment.
I heard some Linn Akurate 242's at a local dealer. Loved the speakers but Linn products seem awfully expensive. Has anyone had any experience with these speakers paired with either Mcintosh or Rogue Electronics? What I had in mind is a mac tube preamp, mac 250 amp, source I'm still at a loss. For about the same price as the mac stuff I can probably get Rogue monos and a preamp. Any responses would be much welcomed.
I heard some Linn Akurate 242's at a local dealer. Loved the speakers but Linn products seem awfully expensive. Has anyone had any experience with these speakers paired with either Mcintosh or Rogue Electronics? What I had in mind is a mac tube preamp, mac 250 amp, source I'm still at a loss. For about the same price as the mac stuff I can probably get Rogue monos and a preamp. Any responses would be much welcomed.