Maybe Leaving SET for Solid State because I want bass
Looking for a recommendation of an amp to power a pair of 12 in 2 way bass reflex studio monitor with 96db sensitivity. My SET amp sounds lovely and pure but is bass shy. Looking for a sweet solid state amp with some slam. I've heard my setup with a pair of Herron Monos and a Pass Sit-3. Herron had the bass but was otherwise unsatisfying. Pass was a little lean. Budget is $3-5K on the used market. Even something on the lower cost end that would give me a taste of what I'm looking for as proof of concept would be great to start out with.
Thanks in advance!
To @dhcod I’m looking back over your original post. Something showing people running the Herron tube preamp with the Herron mono amps and the SIT3 you mentioned. https://www.stereonet.com/forums/topic/524309-fs-stunning-combo-herron-vtsp-3a-preamp-and-firstwatt-sit-3/ Your original comment > "Herron had the bass but was otherwise unsatisfying. " --- Preamp: What preamplifier / line stage were you running with the Herron or SIT3 amps? |
The amplifier/speaker interface can be difficult to optimize for a certain listening preference. Rather than start over, why not try adding line-level connected, self-powered subwoofers - at least two and up to four. It seems your current set-up sounds good to you down to 50-60 Hz so try rolling in subs at around 60-80 Hz. Bass frequencies below those frequencies are primarily non-directional (or omnidirectional). The subs should make a noticable improvement in what you hear, without having to reconstruct what you have already achieved. |
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