2. speakers
  3. 1123419946

Audio Physic with Solid State Amp

somewhere along the way, i got the impression that audio physic products work best with tube amps, and lose much of their legendary soundstage and imaging ability with solid state amps. however, i have a mcintosh 402 power amp and a mcintosh c2200 pre amp, and i am wondering how well AP products would work with this system. as my listening space is fairly small, i am most interested in the new spark or the new tempo, and possibly the padua.

i would like very much to hear from those of you who are using solid state amps with their audio physic gear. any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
skuras
mikesinger
572 posts
 
dont know how it would work...

i run classe cam 350 mono's and a bat vk-30 (amperex 7308's) with ap libras... they are pretty inefficent (86 db @ 4 ohms. .. i dont know to many tube amps that can handle that load..
rlxl
92 posts
 
Hi, the system in my small study consists of the Audio Physic Step SLE monitors and the Plinius 8150 integrated amp. I've had this setup for 6-7 yrs and have not had an urge to change it. It plays music. The soundstage is well-defined and three dimensional. I've had a number of different digital sources in this setup, and this, IMHO, is the major factor affecting soundstaging and musical reproduction. Having said this, I do not know how the Mac amp will interface with the speakers. I would try an in-home audition before you put your money down, or at the least, consult with the dealer for his/her advice.
rackon
301 posts
 
One of best systems I ever heard was a rig which included AP Avanti IIIs powered by Keith Herrons solid state monoblocks. This was a killer system. The only tubes were in the preamp. I don't think many tube amps would have the current and damping power for the Avantis.

I think AP speakers appreciate quality watts & current, whether ss or tubed.
More to discover