I have the 1sc. I drive them with three different tube amps. The main amp is a pair of sound valves (Dyanco design) mono blocks M60's, which I purchased over ten years ago for about $1K. They often appear on e-bay for about $500. Sound great. I also have and use the intergrates Cayin 100 and Cayin 80 tube units. They also work well. The 80 can often be had for $1.2K. Cayin has great sound and are a real value. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these amps since if you don't like the sound they are easy to sell off.
ProAc Response 1SC Amp
I have a pair of ProAc Response 1SC speakers. I have a single source - output from a good quality DAC. I need one more component (an Amp) and I will have music!
I want to spend about $1,200 on the amplifier. I have read that the 1SC's sound particularly good when driven with a tube amp. However, I am new to the audiophile world, tube amps are intimidating to me (i.e. tube rolling, biasing, etc...).
I need help deciding which amplifier to buy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I want to spend about $1,200 on the amplifier. I have read that the 1SC's sound particularly good when driven with a tube amp. However, I am new to the audiophile world, tube amps are intimidating to me (i.e. tube rolling, biasing, etc...).
I need help deciding which amplifier to buy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Merry Christmas!