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Recommendations and thoughts for end game speakers and amps

Good morning all. I am looking at Rockport Avior ii speakers. My dealer likes Boulder amps with these but I wanted to get everyone’s opinion first. I will be getting an integrated with HT bypass. Right now I’m looking at the Boulder 866, Gryphon Diablo 300, and the Simaudio 700iv2. Has anyone listened to these speakers with these amps? I’m looking for highly detailed but not harsh highs and mids and outstanding bass as well. Basically a set up that performs fantastic from top to bottom. If you have any other speaker or amp suggestions please let me know. Thank you! 
ronboco
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gosta
839 posts
 
Thought the Diablo was the real deal but recently left it for the Arva p400/1000 ncore amp driving Salon 2’s. Goodbye to the old technology. But only if you’re prepared for unmasked listening. Much cheaper too...
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arcticdeth
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Don’t mess. 
Sanders sound. Magtech and speakers. 
 Done


Or buy used amps here. And take chance w speakers. 

 Sanders sound speakers and amps.  Last audio you’ll ever need!



emailists
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While not exactly cost effective, I’m of the mind that TAD speakers can be end game for owners. I’ve got them paired with bargain amps that are about 1/3rd the price of the speakers (BHK300’s) while they come in a plain case, do have a tube input section, that allows some tube rolling as well.
redwoodaudio
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Rockport and Absolare amplification are common partners at shows. I don't have Rockport, but I now have an Absolare Signature Integrated, and it blows away all other amps I've heard (of course, I have heard nearly everything). The Absolare website isn't shy about their show awards when paired with Rockport aviors in particular. 
keithr
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you need big power for Rockport. I heard the Vitus class A stereo amp (50w) and wasn't enough, even in class A/B mode.

There is an Avior user on WBF that has great results with Moon 860av2 which would match the sonic traits you are seeking. 
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