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Amp for Paradgim Studio 100

Just upgraded from Paradigm mini-monitors to Studio 100's. Now I'd like to get a great amp to match these great speakers. I have an Arcam 72T Cd player which is very revealing and forward which when combined with the metal tweeter can sound a bit bright at time. Been thinking of getting the Musical Fidelity A300cr amp or Odyssey monoblocks. Which one would be better? Looking for something to tame the 100's as well. Do these amps have a warm but detailed sound to them?
merlocpm2227
mdomnick
332 posts
 
thanks Oz
merlocpm2227 OP
6 posts
 
How about pairing a Bryston 4B-ST with the Paradigm 100's. A good match?
celery
33 posts
 
The "faults" of the 100's are a pretty hot treble. Let's not kid ourselves and think the 100's are perfect. They are a great speaker at their price point.
The EC tamed the hot treble and did a great job of letting the music extend out from the cabinets. Again, your mileage may vary. Go to some local dealers and listen. Ask for an in home demo. Good luck.
david99
1,467 posts
 
I have the 80 V-1's.
same tweeter as the 100's
yep,they can sound hot alright.
even with a tube pre and a smoooooooth aleph-3 they were still a bit bright.
I found the only way to tame them was agressive room treatment.
nighthawk
259 posts
 
A used Levinson amp with Audioquest cables might do the trick. Both are neutral throught the bass and mids with a slight roll-off of the highs. Or, you could try tubes.
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