speakers/ amps liking one another


Good morning all. Looking for some guidance. I appreciate all that have helped in the past.

I listened yesterday to a secondary 2 channel music only.  Seemed very disappointing.       My primary system has spoiled me. Primary system, following: ATI 6000 2 channel amp, Benchmark LA-4 Line amp, Meitner MA-1 DAC, Project RS2T transport and LTA Linear power supply, SVS SB 4000 Sub, Tekton upgraded Double Impacts. Also streaming Qobuz.  In a very large area, listen to only R&R loudly. System is to Die for.

Second system is composed of Peachtree Amp 500, and Peachtree PreDac (preamp) audiolab 6000 transport, Benchmark Dac 3B,  Focal Aria 948's. 2 channel system only, music. Much smaller room 13x13'  Did the speaker placement job a while ago. Note: Focal says speaker can dip to 2.5 ohm's?

I believe my weak link is the Amp and preamp combo (Class D) Looking for used recommendations for SS amp class A/B or A that has some real CLASS power to it. I'll deal with a preamp to add to the amp a little later. Use the present preamp until I can afford a better one. 2 or 3K, give or take some. Any help would be great. Robert TN

robshaw

I have a room of almost the same dimensions.

I took note from Erik and gave GIK a call.  

Not a cheap fix, but easily the greatest component change for my system. 

The room still isn’t perfect. There is a tone that really seems to light up the room.  So Im still toying with idea of more bass trap improvements.  

@urbie 
Obviously to some they are… and there are those that like tube steak, so be it ! In some cases it’s nice to not hear or know what goes on behind closed doors, to each his own. 
Cheers 

Those 948s are a lot of speaker for that small of a room so you can do some treatments but I'd also suggest some kind of DSP to tame those down (think MiniDSP). I use Anthems ARC software on my Aurum Cantus speakers in my small dedicated room (11.5 x 14) and when I turn ARC off the bass becomes way over powering. 

Focal has been teaming up with Naim for a number of years now. You may want to take a look at something from Naim that replaces your present items from Peachtree.

I’m a big fan of Plinius gear. As a matter of fact I have a Hautonga integrated for sale on the “Mart” site. It’s very dynamic with plenty of power and fits into your price range.