@mike4597 Plus one ... Klaus is amazing. I have the Kismet Amp and it's never leaving the house ... do yourself a favor and check this guy out!!
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.
@mike4597 Plus one ... Klaus is amazing. I have the Kismet Amp and it's never leaving the house ... do yourself a favor and check this guy out!!
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@mike4597 Plus one ... Klaus is amazing. I have the Kismet Amp and it's never leaving the house ... do yourself a favor and check this guy out!!
They look nice ,and very reasonably priced,but I need a input impedance of around 100k to work with my Mcintoch mx110. Thanks. |
I have found 2 amps I like,but both are older. They both have the input impedance I need to get the best results from my Mcintosh mx110,(at least I think so).100k First one is a Conrad Johnson 350sa -input impedance 100k the second is a Audio Research 150m-input impedance 100k I going to call around to make sure these can be repaired still if needed . Would anybody not buy these because of their age? My thinking is because they are solid state,they would be easier to maintain. The only other amp I have found so far that has a impedance close to what I need is the Parasound Halo 21+ It;s impedance is 84k,close to the 100k Mcintosh recommends. Thanks |