Amp Options - Infinity Kappa 9s


Hi All,

I recently made my first foray into some upgraded speakers and settled on the Infinity Kappa 9s. Being a novice to the HiFi game still, I didn’t have a full appreciation for just how hard these things seem to be to find an amp/s for!

I’ve spoken to a few people and been given different paths. I’m just hoping to get some advice on a few different options. Any input would be much appreciated as I start to build my knowledge. The 3 amp options I’ve been presented are below. Would any of these run well in either/both of the Normal/Extended modes for the K9s?

Cheers,

Ash

 

Mcintosh MC352

https://audio-database.com/MCINTOSH/amp/mc352-e.html

Pair of Xindak XA8800MNE (200W, Class A Monoblocks)

From what I can find, these are only rated down to 4Ohms but he had them driving Infinity RS4.5s which seem to have similar issues to the K9s. 

http://www.xindak.com/en-us/product_detail_info.aspx?ProductID=265

Pair of Emotiva XPA-1 (Monoblocks)

 

schmerly92
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I'd get an older 200wpc Krell instead of any of the above. My go-to amp at home is a Perreaux 2150B (340/680/920wpc@8/4/2ohms) for difficult speaker loads.

older strong class ab solid state amps by top makers should definitely be considered, as mentioned (newer ones too, of course)...

look at other threads here seeking amps for magnepans... same answers for your kappas more or less...

There is a Classe Audio DR-9 on USAudiomart right now that would be perfect for your Kappa 9s. I have used this exact combo in the past and it is quite good. The DR-9 won’t even break a sweat…