My best amps to date in no particular order:
Jeff Rowland 925s
Block Audio SE
constellation centaur 2
luxman 900u
pass labs xs150
before I am questioned why pass labs when I’ve been saying they don’t compare to some of the best amps out there, the pass labs xs series is really the only amp from pass that just stood out for me but it runs hotter than an oven and your legs would be sweating if you are anywhere near the amp.
There are indeed other amps I’ve not tried so I can’t comment on them such as the Dag m400s, gryphon amps, etc. I also have decided to stay away from tube amps for now although i would love to try something with big power such as the arc 750se on my Neoliths but that’s not anytime soon.
Also, some of you want me to circle back to cheaper amps So what I wanted to say is that partially this is the reason why I have the Dynaudio c4 platinums so that I can try amps that are cheaper and that are able to drive this speaker. When it comes to the Neoliths, guys I don’t mean to sound harsh but this speaker can’t be pushed with 87 octane fuel. It just won’t run and will ride like crap if you try it. It needs serious race gas or methanol if possible in order to really get going. Will I keep the Neoliths? Somedays I say “let’s try a new speaker” and so I begin to figure out which speaker I’d like to try and then some other days I feel like I might forever regret if I sell my Neoliths so I am in a tuff spot.
I will also be honest and say that I really thought prior to purchasing my Dynaudio c4s that maybe this speaker would surprise me enough that I could part ways with the Neoliths and free up some funds for new audio gear but guess what? It’s just not the case. It is IMPOSSIBLE to replace the huge sound those panels make and the full bottom end provided by those big woofers. I was always warned by several dealers that are close to me that It’s not an easy adjustment to go from a Neolith and to a smaller speaker such as Wilson Sasha, focal Sopra, magico s5, etc etc. And I think they had a very valid point.
I cant think of another speaker that costs less than the Neolith and that allows me to put money back in my pocket while remaining relatively content.
As a matter of fact, find me a speaker that costs less than $30k on the USED MARKET that YOU KNOW would give the Neolith a run for the money while putting money back In my pocket ? Trust me I’ve looked and it doesn’t exist. I’ve thought of the Wilson Alexia 2 but why would I pay 40k pair ? It’s a stupid move financially speaking. Anyhow that’s where my mind is at this time.
Jeff Rowland 925s
Block Audio SE
constellation centaur 2
luxman 900u
pass labs xs150
before I am questioned why pass labs when I’ve been saying they don’t compare to some of the best amps out there, the pass labs xs series is really the only amp from pass that just stood out for me but it runs hotter than an oven and your legs would be sweating if you are anywhere near the amp.
There are indeed other amps I’ve not tried so I can’t comment on them such as the Dag m400s, gryphon amps, etc. I also have decided to stay away from tube amps for now although i would love to try something with big power such as the arc 750se on my Neoliths but that’s not anytime soon.
Also, some of you want me to circle back to cheaper amps So what I wanted to say is that partially this is the reason why I have the Dynaudio c4 platinums so that I can try amps that are cheaper and that are able to drive this speaker. When it comes to the Neoliths, guys I don’t mean to sound harsh but this speaker can’t be pushed with 87 octane fuel. It just won’t run and will ride like crap if you try it. It needs serious race gas or methanol if possible in order to really get going. Will I keep the Neoliths? Somedays I say “let’s try a new speaker” and so I begin to figure out which speaker I’d like to try and then some other days I feel like I might forever regret if I sell my Neoliths so I am in a tuff spot.
I will also be honest and say that I really thought prior to purchasing my Dynaudio c4s that maybe this speaker would surprise me enough that I could part ways with the Neoliths and free up some funds for new audio gear but guess what? It’s just not the case. It is IMPOSSIBLE to replace the huge sound those panels make and the full bottom end provided by those big woofers. I was always warned by several dealers that are close to me that It’s not an easy adjustment to go from a Neolith and to a smaller speaker such as Wilson Sasha, focal Sopra, magico s5, etc etc. And I think they had a very valid point.
I cant think of another speaker that costs less than the Neolith and that allows me to put money back in my pocket while remaining relatively content.
As a matter of fact, find me a speaker that costs less than $30k on the USED MARKET that YOU KNOW would give the Neolith a run for the money while putting money back In my pocket ? Trust me I’ve looked and it doesn’t exist. I’ve thought of the Wilson Alexia 2 but why would I pay 40k pair ? It’s a stupid move financially speaking. Anyhow that’s where my mind is at this time.