I guess we have different ideas about what qualifies as good sound.
LOL
Amp For Sopras
I’ve been running a Bryston Cubed amp with my Sopra 1s for a while, but it’s time to move to an amp that downplays the occasional Sopra brightness. Preamp is a Spatial Audio Raven. Audience speaker cables. Budget up to about $10k. Solid state preferred but I might consider something mildly-tubed if there’s such a thing. Pass Labs and the new AR S-100 come to mind. Mac and big heavy amps do not. I prefer a decent amount of resolution. New over used in most cases. What else works well with these speakers?
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Thanks all. To my knowledge and based on reviews the Hegels are reported as bright. Even dealers have told me that. Talked to a Coda dealer today. I’ve heard the AtmaSphere class Ds at the NY audio show. Nice but not sure I’m ready to go D. I’ve had a few and sold them pretty quick. A friend runs the 600 watt Macs with the Sopras. But even the 150 watt model is deeper than my rack shelf. Interesting that Focal users replying say they don't find them bright. But, beryllium tweeter. We all have different tastes and tolerances. I was running Pass until right before I got the Focals. Sort of wish now I held onto it. As much as I don’t want another 80 lb amp, I’m not excluding it. |
The 100% Class A Krell Duo 175XD. amp Krell Duo 175 XD Stereo Power Amplifier Bl... For Sale | Audiogon This linked ad is for my old unit that I bought new and sold to fund the purchase of a CODA #16 amp. The KRELL Dou XD lineup is amazing on brighter gear. The line is large and ugly but not heavy. It also runs cool. You will never hear the fans nor did I think it ever went on when I owned it. The unit above was in MINT condition when I sold it, and it looks like it has had a bit of a journey since then. This is one of the finest amps I owned and really the only amp that I liked better was the CODA #11 and CODA #16, but I would take the Krell over them for Beryllium.
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