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Amp Pairing for Aerial Acoustics 6Ts.

I now have a pair of Aerial Acoustic 6Ts in my living room. I'll include the specs below.

I do not know where to begin with matching these with an amp or an integrated. I've asked this question several times in other forums but probably too many with constraints. Thought I'd get some opinions in the Speakers forum.


Here is the intended use: Secondary system in my living room for casual fairly low volume listening via Sonos/Amazon Music. It will be used occasionally. Would prefer a small footprint. Simplicity would be nice. It will have no other inputs. Integrated probably makes the most sense.  It will have to integrate with Sonos somehow. I do have a Connect Gen2. Would not need a DAC unless the DAC as significantly better than the Sonos Connect DAC.


Considered so far: Sonos Amp. PS Audio Sprout100.

Would like to hear a range of opinions for units that would pair well with these really nice speakers. For now, let's say the budget is open (it is not) but I am willing to buy used.

Sorry for posing this question so many times and thanks for your input.

Speaker specs:


Frequency Response 35 Hz to 25 kHz ±2 dB, -6 dB at 30 Hz
Sensitivity 90 dB for 2.83 volts at 1 meter on axis
Impedance 4 ohms, 3 ohms minimum, low reactance
Power Requirements 25 watts minimum, >50 recommended
Woofers Dual 5.9″ (150 mm) with cast magnesium frames, special papyrus blend cone. copper pole sleeve, dual magnets, 1.25″ coil, long and linear Xmax
Midrange 4.8″ (123 mm) with cast magnesium frame, special papyrus blend cone. copper pole sleeve, dual magnets, 1.00″ copper clad aluminum coil
Tweeter 1″ (25 mm) with thick machined aluminum plate, soft ring-dome design with machined wave guide, dual-magnets, 1.00″ coil, copper pole sleeve
Crossover Fourth order acoustic Linkwitz-Riley, 600 Hz and 4,000 Hz crossover frequencies, 2 physically separate networks
Connections Four gold-plated binding posts with included jumpers, bi-wire and bi-amp capable
n80
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n80 OP
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Update: After considering all the options I've taken the cheapest but in some ways the most elegant approach. I've ordered the Sonos Amp.

The dang things are hard to get hold of these days as everyone is sold out. But, I've got one ordered and it should arrive later this week.

In some ways it seems like a disappointing choice for these speakers yet it still makes sense for my needs. The amp will be invisible. Does not run all that hot. Has decent class D power. Requires only a power cord and two speaker cables (which I plan to make from Canare 4S11 cable).


And having listened to these speakers through various sources I am now of the opinion that while these speakers have great potential when driven properly, they sound quite good with anything with half decent power. I think it is a tribute to these speakers which seem to have an undeserved reputation for being demanding. I think they may be a little more well rounded than their reputation.

I'll review the Sonos Amp here when I get it.....for what that's worth given my not-so-golden ears.
mesch
3,510 posts
 
+1 on the canare 4S11 cables. Budget cables that perform far beyond that.

Hope the Sonos amp works out.
n80 OP
2,117 posts
 
Got the Sonos Amp today and hooked it up to the 6Ts.

Initial impression is good. I'm not sure I would say great. It does not sound 'thin' or weak. But the jury is still out. My initial impressions are often lukewarm regardless of the component. My impressions are also very subjective and mood dependent.....which is probably why I'm not into swapping and upgrading when I can help it.

The Sonos S2 app has a loudness 'switch' which makes a big difference on their little speakers and with the 6Ts when hooked up to other amps. It seems to make little or no difference on or off with the Sonos amp.


I'm fairly sure I'll keep it. It just fits the whole house system so well.

I'll do some late evening listening, which is usually when I do serious listening and when the music either moves me or does not. And I already know that these speakers can. So if it doesn't happen then I'll send it back.
highend666
352 posts
 
Accuphase is a great match !
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