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And B&K owners here?

I have the ST 140 (105 w version) powering my ZU Omen Defs. Great low end and very smooth, non fatiguing mids and highs. More than enough power ( my Zus are 101 Db efficient). 

Although I love the amp, I will be upgrading this year. I’m thinking of a new Yamaha AS2100 or a used MAC. I want SS.

I thought about the Musical Concepts B&K upgrade, but figured I should go newer.

I heard a Yamaha as2100 a while back with the standard Omens and was taken back how deep and wide the music sounded. It was fantastic.

I’ll hang on to my B&K for a second system. I had a custom faceplate made so it would fit in cabinet.

Just curious how how others like their B&K amps and what they upgraded to?


aberyclark
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lou_setriodes
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I had the Vandy 1B's a long time ago, I thought they were very pleasing sounding but not the most accurate.  I think I prefer the more accurate British 2 way monitor sound to the Vandersteens.

I'm sure your Sonographe TT would still compare very favorably to any of the budget TT's today.  I must admit, at 56, I'm still a bit stuck in the 80's when it comes to audio gear and I still believe most of the older stuff also compares very favorably with today's stuff.  More nostalgic and fun-ner to own too!
mesch
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As my system now resides in a bedroom, I also prefer 2-way monitors. Currently a pair of Esoteric MG 10s.

I upgraded my B&K ST140/Pro10 to a Vincent integrated then went separates. Currently using a BEL 1001 MK5 SS amp and Jolida Fusion tube pre.  
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I've temporarily downsized with a small Topping TP22 into a pair of Fostex back loaded horns from Madisound https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/full-range-speaker-kits/fostex-p1000-bh-4-full-range-back-load...

with a small Atlantic Technology subwoofer while I'm waiting for 3 custom single ended tube amps (two 45 amps and one 3E29 amp) to be looked at by a technician.

I sold off my beloved Paisley Research AE500's as they were too large and hadn't used them in a while and my Onix OA20/2 developed a problem and I gave it to a friend to see if he can fix.  I'll then decide which tube amp I want to keep.  The Fostex's were acquired specifically as a budget speaker for the 45 amps.   
mesch
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For a budget system in a small room the Fostex speakers look interesting. Especially when paired with a small sub. Any idea what the impedance and sensitivity parameters are on them? 
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lou_setriodes
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No, have no idea other than what is on the website.  If you dig a bit further, the Fostex speaker used has all its own specs on a different page.  I think they are at least 90-91 db with a very benign load.  I'm hoping they will work ok with the 45 amp I have.
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