I am looking for the best power to my new Extremas. I use PSAudio PWDII and a Macintosh c2200 pre. I would like to get the most neutral and detailed sound I tried a few big "names" (Krell, ML, Manley) - no success. Please let me know your advice.
Years ago (aound 1991 or so) I heard the Extrema's powered by a big Gryphon class A amplifier, and it was a really good match. Hopefully other owners of the speakers will chime in. Good luck in your quest.
I know someone who owns Extremas and uses Pass Labs (also big SS amps operating largely in Class A). I also know someone who uses Burmester.
I used to own SF Guarneris and Stradivaris...and agree with Rcprince. I owned them with Gryphon Antileon.
That said, the Extrema is quite different from Antileon...Why did you not like Krell/ML? That might help us understand what you are looking for (at least by understand what you were missing or what you objected to in their sound).
The Extremas sound best with high powered solid state amps? Which Krell and Levinson amps did you hear them on? I would think they would sound good on the Extremas? I also heard the Extremas with Meridian amps at the Stereophile show in 96. I heard two 557 amps bridged which were like 600 watts on the Extremas. This system sounded so rich and sweet. The bass was fast and tight.
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