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
stereo5Yes,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., |
100boardwalkThanks, How do you feel about the Mac 7270. I know someone nearby that has one he bought from Audio Classics,and has the paperwork showing the checklist from 3 years ago. He is asking 2850 what do you think? |
The Klipsch and Sonus Faber are really different sound signature speakers, in general, really depends on what sounds good to you. Sonus Faber tend to need more power, have a warmer sound, Horns are way more efficient, crisp sounding. If ther is anyway you could audition both would be ideal. I would lean toward Sonus Faber all day but that’s based on what I like. Lots of different models to chose from. Mac gear would work well with either, if you went amp first, I’d go Mac SS amp, you will get some tube magic with the pre. |
