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Spica TC-50 and amp advice

I was recently given a pair of Spica TC-50 speakers and am not sure which direction I should go regarding an amplifier. In the meantime, a friend is letting me borrow his Baldwin 6L6 tube amp. I'll also be running a PS Audio IV preamp, California Audio Labs CL-10 cd player and a Rega turntable. I'm newly divorced and finally get to enjoy my equipment. My new living room is approximately 13'x14', and I have thousands of live shows I've collected through the years and want to be able to get the best out of what I'm working with. I've budgeted $500 for an amp and don't know which route to go. Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated.
jmaclr
celtic66
1,671 posts
 
Nearly everyone missed that you have a PS Audio IV preamp which is still quite viable with separate power supply. There are several very good choices to include the Hafler 120, the best sounding Hafler amp. The Dynacos are great also.

This speaker is fairly simple to crossover upgrade and will sound much better with improved imaging, detail, quickness and extended bottom. They also need good stands.
gsm18439
895 posts
 
I set up a system for my girlfriend based on TC-50s, but using "old" Linn electronics. Sounds great.
ponnie
233 posts
 
Experiment with cables. Silver tend to have a more lifted top end with the PS. Copper tends to be smoother and will sound rolled off under some circumstances. You can even run a long cable run with the PS Audio. One last thing use it in the passive mode and if you are into vinyl download a manual or contact PS Audio to see if they have one lying around. Change those resistors in the Phono mode to the appropiate ones for your tonearm and cartridge. You will get a plesant surprise.
jmaclr OP
3 posts
 
Thank you to all who commented. It looks like I have a little research to do.
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jedinite24
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Has anyone ever paired Sumo Nine or Hafler DH-220 with a pair of Spica TC-50s?

If so what were your thoughts on the combination?

Thanks
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