Picking a power amp


Hi folks,

I'am trying to pick a power amp for a modest system(15,000)

My listening area is 12x20.

I have a MX110z tuner preamp,and a Adcom 545 100wt per channel power amp now.

I just got a Auralic Vega g1 and it sounds great to me.

I'am using tidal to the the streamer and like it a lot.

It is time to pick a power amp or speakers.

I currently have 25 year old Polk m10's and since getting the auralic,I'am fairly surprised how much better they sound.

I don't know whether to get speakers or a amp next,to get to the next level.

Amps I'am considering are Mac 225,240,275 if tube or Mac 7270 or 2205 SS.

I'am also considering AR,and CJ if I could find something 2,000-5,000

For speakers I was thinking Klipsch for tube amp or Sonus Faber if SS,if I can find a model that can do rock and used under 5,000.

I listen to 40% rock 40% pop,blues,soul 20% classical,jazz.

Any thoughts on where to go next.

Thanks

 

twangy57
joeycastillo

Thanks,I will look into the Passlab,I think they might be out of my budget.

In my mind I'am thinking I should go with a solid state amp to help get some clarity with the Mac tube preamp.I will have to study on that.

stereo5's avatar

stereo5

Yes,I know but which one.

With the Klipsch I was thinking 225 as that is supposed to be the sweetest,and it should work with the high sensitivity of the Klipsch.

I know JBL isn't highly regarded  here,but I have a great memory of hearing a Mac 2205 into a pair of Jubals., 

I've been enjoying my MC2205 since 1987. You can't go wrong if you can find one in good condition. Check Audio Classics in Vestal, NY. They are awesome!