I have a couple of power amps that are like yin and yang. Both are from the early '80s. One is a Perreaux PMF1150B and the other is a Heath AA-1600. The Heath has a very sharp initial transient and brings some snap and liveliness to dynamic speakers. The Perrreaux has very wide bandwidth and therefore a fast risetime, but is devoid of overshoot or ringing, so it can sound a bit soft on some dynamic speakers.
But the Perreaux is a perfect match for my Magneplanar 1.7s, and the Heath made them sound a bit rough. But previously when I had dynamic speakers, the Perreaux sounded soft and the Heath made them come very much alive.
I agree that a different amp might give you what you want. Of course, we won't make any progress until you weigh in again. The good news is that an amp for headbanging rock doesn't have to be refined. It mostly has to be powerful and fast. A Carver Professional or an old Adcom should do just fine.
But the Perreaux is a perfect match for my Magneplanar 1.7s, and the Heath made them sound a bit rough. But previously when I had dynamic speakers, the Perreaux sounded soft and the Heath made them come very much alive.
I agree that a different amp might give you what you want. Of course, we won't make any progress until you weigh in again. The good news is that an amp for headbanging rock doesn't have to be refined. It mostly has to be powerful and fast. A Carver Professional or an old Adcom should do just fine.