New Amps to match up with PSB T3 speakers


Hi All,I'm looking to upgrade my Bel Canto Ref 1000 MK2 monos and wonder what amps you think would match up with the T3's? The current amps OK but sometimes on the sharp sounding side for me. Any advice?Joe
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I think the Mac fear would add a nice bit of warmth to the T3's,  but not the level of detail and speed as some of the others. The 350.8 is a very nice amp that I think would work quite well with the T3's. The BAT I think is one of the most versatile. It has a level of warmth,  detail,  dynamics and Bass control that I think would help you get the most from your speakers. 

What kind of music do you listen to most? I think rock would favor the BAT,  with it being a toss-up between the Pass and BAT on other kinds of music. If you favor dynamics detail and like a bit of neutral warmth,  go with BAT. If you like a bit more warmth with a bit less emphasis on dynamics and speed,  than you might favor the Pass. Either way you probably couldn't go wrong.

BAT has amazing customer service btw. You can call and talk to any of the 2 principals,  Viktor or Steve anytime. They really stand behind all their products. 

Good luck! 👍
Why dont you give us a call we are long time PSB dealers we had T3 on the floor for years.

We sell many fantastic amps Cj, BAT,
Electrocompaniet, Anthem, and others.

Your amps and digital are both giving you that sterile sound. We tested the Bel Cantos in our shop, impressive bass, clarity and dynamics,way to lean in the midrange.

Same thing with the Cambridge which we also sold, clean but not engaging a Lumim D2 Sounds way better.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
don, what ever you do get rid of that Cambridge, look into the oppo, or the nad 565beee or higher and even the Marantz stuff aint bad.  those psbs like tube preamps.  last the best amp on your list is that pass.  I personally have Conrad Johnson gear myself.  but am looking into pass, hegel, and plinius.
I have a tube pre amp that I'm not using, a Belles 21A, just back from Belles, perhaps I'll put it back in the system for a bit to hear what it does sonically. I'm currently using a Ayre 1-XE pre with a phono section that I like. If the Belles sound better, I'll sell the Ayre, I could use the $ cash towards the new amp. I have no experience with the Nad and Marantz but I have an Oppo in the closet that i bought a few years back that I thought was to bright. What are you using for CD playback?Thanks,Joe
my beloved rotel 975 is on its last legs, so I only play it now and then,  my favorite cd player.  I had a Cambridge from audio advisor but sent it back because it was awful, got a nad  545bee then the 546bee for my wife that I liked,  got a Marantz 5005 for my daughters system and played it until I got the new opp 203, the oppo is still in break in mood. but I don't find any of the them bright.  the nad has the richest sound, used it to take the edge off my axiom speakers.....