Amplifier is the most important component after the speakers. At least 50% of the cost of the speakers should be invested in an amplifier and you have to not only look at cost - matching amp to speakers is critical. Rarely any other component will make as much difference as a carefully matched high quality amp.
??? How Much Would You Spend ???
I’m curious about something...Lets say your going to build a system for a smallish room...For a hundred years,the recommendation is choose speakers first,then build around them...
So you fall completely under the spell of a pair of speakers with a $12,500.00 MSRP...What is the minimum amount you would spend just for your amplification with no eye towards any future upgrade?
Thanks for your participation,it is appreciated..
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@freediver "smallish room" (whatever the hell that means), "no eye towards any future upgrade", etc., my recommendation would be to start with matching the power source and speakers. You'll have to juggle the ratio on that one. However, that being said, I'm fairly certain you'll end up spending more on speakers, any way you cut this cookie! Speakers, after all, are the business end of any sound system. As to how much to spend, and what the ratio will be between power source and speakers? Well, that is a decision only you can make. What to buy? Again, only our ears can tell you that. Let your own two ears and your wallet guide you. |
'smallish' room, what I would do 1. liberate myself from the spell in question 2. buy some pair of active speakers including stands (e.g. Edifier, Klipsch, Argon) 3. place them correctly 4. if necessary (and if even possible in a small room), think about room treatment 5. enjoying the music 4. be happy saving big money which I can use for my 'real' listening room' or just buying some really nice cases of Shiraz |
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