Advice on Integrated Receiver
I currently have two Monitor Audio Silver 300s. I have a Cambridge Audio CAX81 (80w/ch). After reading the reviews, the speakers sound a bit underwhelming. I have a Rega P6 turntable hooked up for most of the audio content. In looking at the Max Wattage for the speakers I realize perhaps the amplifier isn't letting them breathe enough?
The speakers are rated at 200w max with recommended 80-200w RMS. Am I way off base in thinking I'm underpowering these?
What integrated receiver would you recommend to really drive these? Budget under $5k
The Aria is good but the Lehmann offers a better value. The power supply in the Lehmann is superior and I made good use of the bass rumble filters on it that tightened up the bass response by not wasting energy on sub sonic frequencies. https://www.lehmannaudio.com/phono-stages/black-cube-se-ii.html |
@bound4h Check out the Belles Aria Signature integrated amp (not a ‘reciever’) Might get you close to your budget IIRC, the non Signature model certainly would. |
@avanti1960 I picked up the LA Black Cube SE. Will let you know if this changes anything (I still plan on a speaker upgrade but this was a quick upgrade I could make). After reading the tech specs of the Schiit Mani, it really is not a fully capable preamp especially for the Ania Pro cartridge. |
@bound4h this is just one man's opinion but those speakers can take you farther in this hobby than your amp can. And the reason I know is because although I had big intentions of upgrading my MA S6's I've not yet gotten around to it because they sound amazing. I put the Luxman 509X (endgame piece for me, no doubt) in front of them as @audphile1 recommends along with better source and I've been thrilled. Check my virtual system. Note my room is well sorted also, so a pic of your setup might help us here too. |
