Amp first approach to build a system. Anyone did it ?

As opposed to classical speakers first or source first.

I didn't do it, but if I started today I would keep the amp I have and probably replace everything else.

inna11-21-2023 4:16am

mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,490 posts 11-22-2023 at 02:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own 3 systems, a living room one, a smaller dedicated room one, and one I setup outside during summer months. All have evolved, sometime having speakers looking for an amp, sometimes having an amp and looking for speakers. Sources have also changed. More than one way to accomplish a satisfying result.
wsrrsw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,026 posts 11-22-2023 at 04:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Think J Giles said it best. “First I look at the purse.”
crustycoot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 644 posts 11-22-2023 at 05:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To paraphrase J. Geils vocalist Peter Wolf “First I look at the room”. Then speakers. Then…..
inna OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,296 posts 11-23-2023 at 07:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have always wanted either Lamm or VAC. I have also wanted to leave the world of SS amplification.
wsrrsw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,026 posts 11-24-2023 at 06:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As everyone tends to espouse what’s in their rack so to will I. There are several used Rodgers High Fidelity KWM-88 Integrated Amplifiers (some w/ warrantys) some without. A tube monster.