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?

jaybe

Although you may not like this option, you can consider the PS Audio BHK 250 or a pair of BHK 300 monoblocks.  I have Focal speakers and it is a great match.  These amps have a tube input stage which pairs well with the Focal tweeter, plus you can tube roll to tailor the sound.  Both are under budget and repairs are available in the US if needed.  

jaybe

The Raven was not yet released when I bought the Motherlode XL. I have since helped several friends with Raven and Aric Audio installs (and a couple of Suprateks).....they all pair well with CODAs.

I've heard that Mick at Supratek has had some health issues, and lead times can be difficult.....but damn they are nice preamps, especially for the money they are ridiculously good

Reach out to Audio Archon in Libertyville, IL; Mike will usually work with you, and he's also really knowledgable.....in a helpful way. Good luck, and let us know how you end up please

Recently purchased a VTV Purifi 7040 dual mono amplifier and the new Rogue RP-7 v2 preamp.  Just fantastic and makes my KEF Reference 1 Metas sing.

McIntosh works great for bright speakers, did wonders for my Paradigm Personas. 

Mcintosh mi502 has hypex n core class d 500 watts in 8 ohm 1000 in 4 ohm.light, new about 5k .runs cool will last a long time. See if you can demo one.they measure well and are clean clear pure sound. Happy listening.