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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
sandthemall
544 posts
 
This is such a personal decision.
Your dealer and we may have favorites...but it's up to you. 

Maybe start with what sound you want in your room. The room is a big player. Don't fight the room and its furnishings. You may move, but your furnishings and decor sensibilities usually go with you.

What speakers do you, your room and your furnishings like?

Then what amp do your speakers like?

I'm in a similar position. About to get my end game speaker and amp combo. I'm getting Tannoy and Luxman. Haven't decided how far up the Tannoy chain I can go...but hoping to get Kensington GR. 


markc1961
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I have Rockport Cyngus which sound very much like the Avior II except more bass for my big room.  I paired them with Boulder 2160 and the sound is great. I compared Nordost Tyr 2 to Iconoclast Silver Pated TPC.  The Iconoclast sounded identical to the Nordost for 1/3 the price.  After having FETs and tubes I found nothing beats the speed and transit response of BJTs.  The tube and FET amps I had always had soft highs which, while clean, sounded unnaturally soft.  The trick with BJTs is look for as much class A as you can afford.  I listed to the Boulder 866 with the Aviors and I think that would be a great system.
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tomic601
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Great audio store / music lover in Fort Collins

best to you on your journey, enjoy the music
djones51
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You could spend about half as much and try Kii3 with BXT or Geithain if you can find them. 
ronboco OP
858 posts
 
I appreciate all of the great responses! 

@markc1961 
 
I just got back from my dealer with his quote. The cables he quoted were Nordost Tyr 2. Speaker , Power cord and interconnects were 15k! I am not very experienced with cabling but that seems like a hell of a lot. I will check out Iconoclast but I’m not sure of the best way to bring it up to my dealer if I want to go another route. I will be going with the 866 and Aviors. 
If anyone has any cable suggestions that would work well with the Avior ii please advise. I’m going to call Rockport on Monday and ask them their advice as well 
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