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Need Amp Recommendation

I'm auditioning Rockport Miras which I like, but the upperbass/lower midrange could use some weight. I'm driving them with Theta Citadels, but for fun I grabbed a VTL ST-250 from another system and tried it. It provided the midrange weight I seeked, but it suffered in other ways (highs a little closed in, bass not as tight).

Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a SS amp with great midrange, or a tubed amp that would do better than the VTL ST-150.

Thanks.
madfloyd
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halcro
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Halcro DM58 Monoblocks not only have the greatest midrange of any SS amp I have heard, but also the deepest, truest and best controlled bass as well as the sweetest distortion-free treble. The Rockport speakers I have heard, sounded far better driven by SS amps over the tube ones.
dcstep
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Jeff Rowland Design Group's Continuum 500 will give you everything you're seeking. If you must keep your pre-amp, then the Rowland 501s monos or the stereo 312 will give you what you seek.

Dave
dob
577 posts
 
Hi,
If you want SET midrange with weight (and balls) in the bass - see thread, just a few lines below:

"Spectron Musician III - Can anyone comment on it? "

ARC Ref 3 is fantastic match for this amp!

All The Best
Rafael
stevecham
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Whoa those Thetas are superb amps. I suggest we get into the meat of the matter concerning the preamp, which really is the heart of any system. So, what's going on there? And your sources?
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