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Best Amp for Revel F30

I currently own a Wadia 860x, Revel F30 Performas and leastly and lastly a B&K 4420 Reference Amplifier. I run the Wadia directly into the B&K with a pair of balanced Alph Goertz Silver XLRs. 8TC BiWire to the speakers. My room size is 12 wide by 17 long by 9 high. I listen to a lot of different kinds of music but really enjoy full scale symphonic and female cocalists. Does anyone have any experience with the F30s and a premium amplifier? I'm considering a Mark Levinson 334 but don't know if this is a good combo or if it is enough power for these speakers. I also have considered the Plinius 102. Can anyone suggest reasons for one of these or perhaps something even better with these speakers?
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dsfa
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I have the f 30 with an AYRE v3 ,k3 and Electrocompaniet emc mk2. I heard them with the 331 it was ok , I am going to demo the plinius soon I here its a good match
foreverhififc85
58 posts
 
The Revel sound is fairly DEAN-NUTS neutral sounding, and should do well with a lot of options. I think any amp you choose will simply be revealed(no pun) for what it is through the revels largely...that is if you can get away from YOUR OWN ADDED COLORATIONS due to your set up ability! If you make me sound bass heavy, they'll sound warmer overall. If you make em sound lean(via placement), they'll sound a tad hollower and more tipped up on the treble for perceived balance!
I once heard a guy's at his house who had em WAY WAY too close to the corners, and the bass was thick and boomy. The result was a bloated and way warm domination of the midrange.This was different than from what I've heard at shows and demo rooms.
That sais, the speakers are very neutral sounding like competing NHT's, and siimilar in the same price range.
If you like tube warmth, you can add one of those. If you dig solid state, the differences from amp to amp will play through I think.
If you find an excellent high end amp out there from review and suggestions, you'll probably like the sound. After all, the speakers are at least half of the sound of the gear all together. You shouldn't have problems trying different combo's for your ear and taste!
Have fun.
I think the older Threshold T series or SA series should sound awsome for the money with those! Good luck
carlman
21 posts
 
I have mine connected to a B&K ST-140 and I think it sounds great at mid-low volumes. Everything I've done to my system has made a difference, though. The amp you have I would think is perfect if it's anything like its predecessors. Otherwise, the ST-202 would be my first choice.

I think 'foreververhifi' pretty much nailed it, though. Whatever you hook up to these speakers is what you're going to hear. Also, I think you must decide what isn't your system doing now that you want it to do?

Good luck and happy listening!
drubin
3,279 posts
 
Does the F30 need a lot power? What would you say is the minimum requirement?
spluta
58 posts
 
I can tell you ive read a few reviews where they were
running SS Bel Canto's in differential bridge mode which
is about 400wpc of the most detailed, QUICK, dynamic sound
available. I know i bought one. I havent bought the Revels
yet. Do some research and you will see the reviewers are
going nuts over combo. Everything they say about the Bel
Canto's is true. They are EXECPTIONAL. They have the extra
something that is very hard to explain. The best description
i have heard is they just seem to MORPH into area's where
others can reach. I think the Evo4 is what would do it for you.

here's a link to review:
http://www.stereotimes.com/amp100702.shtm

Good luck and best regards...
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