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best amp for Revel Studio speakers

Hello Friends,

Recently, listened to my friend's gear, I felt there's something wrong of his component. He got a pair of Revel Studio speakers, Mcintosh 501 mono amps, Shanling pre amp and Shanling Cd player and Audio note speaker cables. Could anyone tell me what's wrong on this system arrangement and what need to make it sound better?

Thanks
Freeman
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kurt_tank
1,189 posts
 
Question regarding the Audio note speaker cables that you mention: Are they bi-wired, or is he using jumpers?
If jumpers, he is not using those crappy metal bars that come supplied with the Studios is he? (If so, have him replace them with something decent. Those bars are notorious for being really bad sounding.) FYI: I bi-wired my old Studios with Audience Au24 cables.

(If your friend is in the SF bay area, have him drop me a line. I still have my Au24 cables, and would be glad to lend them to him to try out, as I am getting ready to sell them anyway.)

Good luck to you and especially your friend.
mechans
3,048 posts
 
I apologize for my sloppy typing. I am mildly spastic and only use one or two fingers. Your patience is appreciated.
chrissain
470 posts
 
what did you feel is wrong with the sound? I will tell you that it is not the amps,they sound great with the revels. the pre amp and cd player are not in the same league as the rest of the system, most likely the problem, silver speaker cable might not be a good match either. good luck,
chrissain
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