What amps/preamps/integrateds to use with a particular speaker?


Hi all!
I hear that a good way to assemble a stereo system is to buy the speakers one wants and then buy the amp/preamp/integrated that will work well with the speakers.
I want to buy Legacy Audio Classic HD floorstanders. What would you recommend for an amp/preamp/integrated that you think would work well with these speakers?
I listen to 50s-80s classic rock, blues and old school metal such as Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. Sometimes I like to feel the music a bit but my old ears can’t handle very loud volume like they used to.
Anyway, thanks for all of your recommendations! I’m looking forward to reading your responses.
diofan56

Showing 2 responses by audiotroy

diofan we are legacy audio dealers can you go up to the Focus Signatures they are a big improvement over the Classics.

How loud do you play?

How far away from the speakers are you?

Part of the amplifier equation is the source components some integrated amplifiers are also dacs and some stream as well.

Also is the room very shouty or well damped?

If you want a streaming  amplifier do you have an ethernet connection in the room next to the system or would you use an ethernet bridge?

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Legacy Audio Dealers
The Signature is still the better of the two speakers, it is larger and it is a bit more expensive, however, the drivers on the Signature are better.

The classic HD are good, the Signatures are even better. In terms of overall performance you have a better top end with the Signatures.

As you have a Heil AMT for both the treble and midrange and cross over to the silk and graphite lower midrange driver in the Signature vs the Heil AMT for the tweeter only crossing over to the midrange in the Classics.

Little puzzled why you wouldn't want the sealed bass of the Sigs?

So you want to get a straight integrated do you need a phono stage?

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Legacy Audio dealers