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Amp or Integrated amps for SVS Ultra Towers

Hi all,

Just got a new pair of the SVS Ultra towers and wondering if any one out there has these, and what you are running them with? I have made a few recent speaker changes along with amp changes, and at the moment auditioning a Peachtree Grand X-1. It sounds fantastic of coarse but is a lot of $$. I am considering going back to the Nova 125 I had before but thought I would see if anyone else had any other opinions on a good amp or integrated for $2k ish??

I would like to retain the open, airy, musical sound of the towers along with the super tight bass that I am getting now with the Grand X-1, but for at least half the $$.

Of coarse I will have to include an external DAC as well if I do not go the Peachtree route.

Any ides??

Thanks in advance.
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johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
The Parasound Classic Series comes in right at your budget--you could get their
Classic Stereo 2100 Preamp for $649 (which includes a mm/mc phono preamp) and 250 wpc 2250 Classic for $1349. Check AudioAdvisor for demo units that may already be
broken in and could save you some money.

A kind of big floorstander like the Ultra Tower--regardless of its sensitivity rating-- should sound its best with a powerful amp with high current and high damping factor. I auditioned a bunch of speakers recently through the 2100/2250 rig and it brought out the best in everything I listened to--smooth and detailed, tight and clear without being edgy. Quite liquid-sounding, actually, and able to throw a nice deep soundstage.

Parasound's Halo series may get most of the press, but their Classic Series are real sleepers at their price range. Very listenable and effective at controlling the speakers.
telescope_trade OP
555 posts
 
Hi Johnny,

Thanks for the suggestions, I will look into them! A friend of mine happens to own them as a matter of fact and I remember how smooth & dynamic they were when I heard them.

johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
For an integrated amp, the Anthem 225 should be a good candidate. Reasonably priced and powerful.
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