Amp for Persona B Speakers
Looking for solid state amp recommendations for pairing with Persona B speakers. I prefer a neutral sound, or only slightly towards warmth. Price range up to about $8000. AR LS17SE pre also in the mix and this is a relatively neutral piece. Something not too scarce. New preferred. Music is a mix but leans toward rock, some jazz and vocals.
I have heard the Persona lineup with both the SimAudio 860 v1 and last week with the SimAudio 761 from the North Collection. The 761 was really great and one that I would like to get in the future for my slightly warm speaker. However, I still felt the neutral 761 was still not ideal for the slightly bright Persona. I would have preferred some warmth to it. The amps that I have owned that would work magic with the Persona are:
The KRELL 175XD and the CODA #16 are the 2 best amps I have had for the Persona. The KRELL is warmer and smoother. Though I have sold all the amps on this list except the CODA #16 (do not plan to sell this one). |
I'm using the Luminous Audio Technology Archimedes Monos with my Paradigm Persona 3F's. Fantastic combination. I believe they're running at $9,000/pr. May be worth looking into for the B's. The Archimedes replaced my Parasound A21+, which sounded quite good, but really everything improved with the Archimedes quite a bit. (was able to home demo prior to purchase.) https://trackingangle.com/equipment/luminous-audio-technolgy-archimedes-power-amplifiers |
