ProAc Response 2: CJ CAV45, Cary SEI 300B, or Cary Rocket 88?
Looking at the amps listed in the title to pair with my newly acquired ProAc Response 2: CJ CAV45, Cary SEI 300B, or Cary Rocket 88
Looking for the best tone and most in-the-room presence possible. Also want tuneful/rhythmic bass vs depth/authority.
Any feedback from those who have heard any of these, especially with ProAc would be appreciated.
Thanks!
@leahy , This is going to be an interesting direct comparison you plan to do. 1 Active tube preamplifier paired with a 300b SET circuit (Class A) DHT output tubes vs 2 Integrated amplifier with a passive preamplifier section, push-pull (Class A/B) circuit using pentode el34 output tubes. I have no doubt that you will hear distinct differences between these two. This will be fun and informative. Charles |
@leahy back in the early 90s when that speaker was made we sold a lot of our M-60 amplifiers for use on them- it was the most popular speaker used with that amp at the time. That amp made/makes 60 watts. Unless you are really serious about low level listening I’d look at something with a bit more power. But if its meant to be a smaller system in a smaller room (like a bedroom system) an SET using a 300b should be fine. |
