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Need Recommendations for Amp/Pre or Integrated

Just to let everyone know Iam very new to this forum and any
help would be great. I have read just about every post for the last two months to help me learn more about two channel audio in general. I currently have a small home theater set-up of some Def. Techs but Iam attempting to assemble a Two- channel setup for my living room(14x25x8). I just purchased a pair of used Tyler Acoustic Ref. Monitors and stands for 1450.00. Just let me say that Ty provides true customer service. Iam looking for a Amp/Pre or Intergrated in the 2000.00 range used or new. I have been considering a new Odyssey Stratos Amp and a used Rogue Audio 66 pre. Any suggestions would be very helpfull.

Thanks
Jim
jhmiles
photon46
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Jim, while I haven't heard the Stratos, it seems to be very well regarded. In an integrated, the Plinius 8200 is an excellent choice. If you want separates, I'd have to recommend the new PS Audio HCA-2 power amp as a strong candidate. I bought one new from the Stereo Trading Outlet for $1400 recently. PS Audio's website has a lot of information about this amp and I have found their product description to be accurate. It is a stunning value that changed my idea of what was possible at this price. Paired with something like an Adcom GTP-750, Rogue 66, or similar high quality/value product purchased used, you could have extremely fine sound for around your 2k. price point.
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jewel_hasan
98 posts
 
I had a pair of Tyler Accoustic Ref. Monitors. These speakers did not sound good (no air, felt as if there were layers or filters on the sound) with my tube gear (Graaf GM20 OTL amp, Graaf 13.5B preamp, Copland 289 HDCD, FMS cables). In comparison, my 15-year old ProAc studio-2s sounded many times superior. To be fair the Studio-2 are (24-H X 11-W X 12-D), quite a bit larger than these.
dennisj
39 posts
 
I owned the Tylers and have a Rogue 99 Magnum. The Tylers have many strengths but bass is not one of them, for this reason I would stick to SS. I highly recommend a Arcam A-85 Integrated for the Tylers. Try to audition one, you will be very pleased.
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bradz
229 posts
 
I use to own a Odyssey Stratos amp paired with a Rogue 66 and was very happy until the upgrade bug hit me. You might also want to consider the Rogue Tempest integrated amp which has been praised here and on audioasylum. The customer service from Rogue is outstanding and can answer any questions that you may have. I believe that member Buckingham is using a Tempest, so you might want to drop him a line or do a search under Rogue (look for "Rogue owners unite" thread).
rgd
656 posts
 
I really enjoy my Tyler Ref Monitors but chime in that they are bass shy. Plenty of current helps out a bit - Bryston 4B-ST amp (mated with a Rogue 66) does it for me.
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