Pl advise on Amp for listening to AOR on Klipsch RF7 Mk II via a custom built R2R NOS DAC


Looking for tight (controlled) bass, pronounced mid-range and soft high (highs should not be shrill).
Options (shortlisted) are:
Burmester 036
Classé CA-2300
Gryphon Diablo 120
Hagel H390
Krell KAV 2250
Mark Levinson 23
Pass Labs 250.8
Bryston 4B
Any other recommendation?

Thank you.
Mark

mr1398113

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The Paradigm Signature S8's are wonderful! I nearly bought a pair. They are 92db and +-2db@39hz but play down to 24hz. They could be a bit bright depending on the electronics and your room but with good electronics they're really nice.

Topping PA5 - $349! 110wpc@8ohms clipping. Why spend more?

 

 

I think he wants a little more than the topping is able to give.

your amp list are all too good for these loudspeakers 

 

you just need  a good tube amp or a hybrid  unison researchs unico series are perfect very smooth very punchy

 

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect NJ

unison research dealers

 

I actually have a Black Ice Audio Fusion 22 for sale over on U.S. Audio Mart which would be fun to try with these speakers. That's how I ran across the GR Research video. It is not my desire to try to push equipment in the forum but the Klipsch were a potential speaker to match up with my F22.

your amp list are all too good for these loudspeakers

This was my 1st thought. FWIW at 100 db efficiency you should try a lower watt tube amp like the Black Ice or Bob Latino’s ST 70 or 120. I had the later running on my 93.5 db Sens. speakers with very good results. The 35 wpc replaced a 250 wpc behemoth from a very noted mfg. With speakers like you have high wattage is not really as good as low power IMO and others.