@kaj I love my Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2. It's powering the front two channels of the HT system from which I also enjoy some incredible sounding music. It really makes a significant difference in the detail of the sound in shows and movies. When metal clunks you can really hear that grind if you will. It really sounds metallic...wait...feels metallic. lol You actually cringe. As I type, I'm watching the super trippy War of the Worlds that seems like another Three Body Problem. Wow! What a different take on the title! The sound is out of this world...he he.
Power amplifier advice?
I am thinking about buying a power amplifier. I want something with about 200 W per channel into 8 Ohms, in the price range up to about $2500. The models that are currently at the top of my shortlist are Rotel Rb-1582 MkII, Anthem MCA 225 Gen 2, and Schiit Wotan.
It is not possible for me to listen to these side by side, so I must base my decision on specs, reviews, and recommendations.
If anyone has experience of these amplifiers, I am eager to hear about their impressions and views.
My current speakers are a pair of old NHT 2.5, which are said to be quite power hungry, and a bit bright. I will probably upgrade speakers later, but I want to hear the NHT:s with a more powerful amp first. My current amplifier is an old HK6850 integrated, with 85 W per channel. My DAC (Denafrips Aress II) lacks volume control, so if I buy a separate power amp I will also need a preamp, but that is a later issue.
I mostly listen to hard rock and heavy metal, and I like to be able to crank it up so that I can hear the music while doing chores in the kitchen (no room for speakers there).
Regards,
Kaj
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@brskie +1 I wouldn't use those NHT speakers for loud listening to hard rock/metal. Klipsch Forte's would be far better! |
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