I would highly recommend the PS Audio Stellar M700 monos.
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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I had those NHTs for a while. They're actually a very nice sounding speaker in a stereo setup and not as amp dependent as you'd think. This Onkyo Intgra might be exactly what you need, big meters and all, lol. https://holthill.com/products/onkyo-integra-m504?_pos=1&_sid=f971c8748&_ss=r Stash the other $1K away for something else. You don't need to spend it on an amp for the 2.5s. Boy, these guys always have the coolest pieces. Just my opinion. |
If i had to pick from the 3 you mentioned, I am inclined to select the Schiit. The build specs are impressive for the price BUT the THD spec concerns me. I would recommend looking at the Musical Fidelity M6s PRX. It comes with a choke which filters out the DC component of bad power which is done by some high end manufacturers. This greatly lowers the noise floor and improves imaging. Good luck ! |
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