Recommendation for integrated amplifier for Paradigm Studio 20s v.5


Hi All,

My last kid moved out so I'm an empty nester with an extra 10'x16' room that is becoming my office/recording studio.  I would also like to set up a nice music listening area.  I like 70s progressive rock, 60s jazz, and classical. 

I have a pair of Paradigm Studio 20s (version 5), but nothing else.  I heard them thought a Rotel 1520 many years ago and liked the sound.  I recently went to a local audio dealer and tried a Marantz Model 30 and a Moon.  I preferred the detail of the Moon.  However, both were above my budget, which would be $1,000-$2,000 max.  I think I need to go used, but would like some recommendations.  Thanks!!

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Showing 2 responses by kota1

Paradigm owns Martin Logan, you can get a Unison amp on sale marked down from $599 to $249 and it includes ARC room correction. I have the amp connected to my Paradigm 20 speakers and they match perfectly. Just make sure it has all the inputs you need and a bonus is this amp has built in wireless streaming via DTS Play-Fi :

 

https://www.martinlogan.com/en/product/forte

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@dekay , can you borrow a laptop to set it up? If not I would still recommend, it has a lot of other features.