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What amps/preamps/integrateds to use with a particular speaker?

Hi all!
I hear that a good way to assemble a stereo system is to buy the speakers one wants and then buy the amp/preamp/integrated that will work well with the speakers.
I want to buy Legacy Audio Classic HD floorstanders. What would you recommend for an amp/preamp/integrated that you think would work well with these speakers?
I listen to 50s-80s classic rock, blues and old school metal such as Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. Sometimes I like to feel the music a bit but my old ears can’t handle very loud volume like they used to.
Anyway, thanks for all of your recommendations! I’m looking forward to reading your responses.
diofan56
4krow
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There won't be much trouble about lots of choices, BUT first, you should give an idea of your budget.
diofan56 OP
58 posts
 
Yeah, that would probably be a good idea.  I'd say around $3,000.00.
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audiotroy
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diofan we are legacy audio dealers can you go up to the Focus Signatures they are a big improvement over the Classics.

How loud do you play?

How far away from the speakers are you?

Part of the amplifier equation is the source components some integrated amplifiers are also dacs and some stream as well.

Also is the room very shouty or well damped?

If you want a streaming  amplifier do you have an ethernet connection in the room next to the system or would you use an ethernet bridge?

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Legacy Audio Dealers
gdnrbob
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@diofan56 
Where are you located?
Bob
nitrobob
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Diofan

Audio Troy is a dealer and can point you in a variety of choices and has the knowledge. I recently stepped up to a set of Legacy Speakers ( Focus SE’s ) and could not be happier. I truly believe this will be the last set of speakers I ever purchase. I have previously owned Infinity’s, Polk’s, Miller Kreisel’s, Ascend Acoustics and demo’ed a new set of Tekton Double Impact monitors w/upgrades. I went with a ATI 6005 Signature Series amp. Preamp is a Marantz 8805. I love the Marantz brands sound. It seems to play rock and roll well. Both are more than you want to spend, and @ 300 watts per channel, more power than you probably need. The ATI is also a little on the neutral side, and I wish now I would have went with something a little warmer. I also am a rocker, although I play about everything. It’s not uncommon for me to sit down and play a concert through my system at 105-108 db. ( from 11 feet ) . I also have a couple 18 inch PSA subs ( 750 watts each),so my cave has just about all the "THUMP" you could ever desire. As far as amps, I think I would go with a Parasound or something smooth. Maybe in the 150 to 200 watts per channel area.Tubes amps will not have the headroom your looking for. At least I don’t think so. You will get lots of other ideas and opinions on here, and that’s a good thing.

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