Matching a amplifier to speakers


Hello.

I had a thread a while back on picking a amp for my system.

It was suggested that I pick my speakers first as to not make a costly error.

I ’am back now that I have bought a set of speakers.

Just to reiterate my currant modest system is as follows,

Auralic Vega g1 streamer/dac

Rega p6 turntable with exact cartridge

Nackimichi CD player

McIntosh MX110 tuner/preamp

Adcom GFA-545 power amp

My currant speakers are Polk M10’s

The new to me speakers are Dynaudio Focus 360’s

I listen to 70% rock,pop,and blues and 30% jazz and classical

My listening space is 13x20 

My budget is 5000 or less.

I have read that these speakers need a lot of currant and a good amount of watts to sound there best.

I would like to go ss if possible,as my preamp is fairly warm sounding,but I’am open to suggestions.

Since I have been looking at audio gear and buying a couple new items,I have tried to re-evaluate my listing habits and goals.

I have a general habit of starting each listening session with a known favorite at modest volume,and see where that takes me.

Sometimes I do get inspired to crank some loud rock for maybe 20 minutes,and then return to regular programming.

Since getting tidal and a streamer,I have rediscovered the joy’s of exploring unfamiliar territories.

I say this to try to express my need to have a amplifier that can do rock,yet have the ability to check out new styles with clarity,and accuracy required.

I know it would be a good idea to go to a bunch of audio shops and shows ,but I'am probably not going to do that .

I will most likely narrow it down to a couple,then go check them out.

Thank you.

 

 

 

twangy57

@twangy57 Wrote:

ditusa

I looked at the schiit tyre,but it has a input impedance of 47k.

I'am looking for something near 100k or more as Mcintosh recommends for my MX110 tuner/pre-amp

thanks

Why not buy a McIntosh Amp?

Mike

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@twangy57 I might suggest this:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbdfg8-audio-research-vt200-mkii-power-amplifier-silver-pre-owned-tube

I have no connection to this seller, just seems like it would fit the bill.

kn

I was looking at that one.

16 power tubes.That scares me.

How often would they need to be changed at 10hrs listing a week?

I know it's getting hard to get nice NOS el-34's for my guitar amps.

Thanks

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ditusa

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@twangy57 Wrote:

ditusa

I looked at the schiit tyre,but it has a input impedance of 47k.

I'am looking for something near 100k or more as Mcintosh recommends for my MX110 tuner/pre-amp

thanks

Why not buy a McIntosh Amp?

Mike

Which one?

All the solid state amps have a low input impedance around 20k ohm's,which means they won't match well with my preamp's output of 40k ohm's

 If you mean tubes, which one has over 120 watts that I can get for 5000,or less?

Thanks

I’am starting to think I should maybe switch my pre-amp to a Conrad Johnson or another pre that has a lower output impedance.

I wonder why the MX110 has such a high output impedance,as the C-22 is only 220 ohm’s?

Is it a result of the FM tuner?

Lots of variables involved.

Thanks