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Matching a amplifier to speakers

Hello.

I had a thread a while back on picking a amp for my system.

It was suggested that I pick my speakers first as to not make a costly error.

I ’am back now that I have bought a set of speakers.

Just to reiterate my currant modest system is as follows,

Auralic Vega g1 streamer/dac

Rega p6 turntable with exact cartridge

Nackimichi CD player

McIntosh MX110 tuner/preamp

Adcom GFA-545 power amp

My currant speakers are Polk M10’s

The new to me speakers are Dynaudio Focus 360’s

I listen to 70% rock,pop,and blues and 30% jazz and classical

My listening space is 13x20 

My budget is 5000 or less.

I have read that these speakers need a lot of currant and a good amount of watts to sound there best.

I would like to go ss if possible,as my preamp is fairly warm sounding,but I’am open to suggestions.

Since I have been looking at audio gear and buying a couple new items,I have tried to re-evaluate my listing habits and goals.

I have a general habit of starting each listening session with a known favorite at modest volume,and see where that takes me.

Sometimes I do get inspired to crank some loud rock for maybe 20 minutes,and then return to regular programming.

Since getting tidal and a streamer,I have rediscovered the joy’s of exploring unfamiliar territories.

I say this to try to express my need to have a amplifier that can do rock,yet have the ability to check out new styles with clarity,and accuracy required.

I know it would be a good idea to go to a bunch of audio shops and shows ,but I'am probably not going to do that .

I will most likely narrow it down to a couple,then go check them out.

Thank you.

 

 

 

twangy57
mike_in_nc
1,198 posts
 

@twangy57 - Future Audiophile has reviewed quite a few Class D amps. I can think of worse places to start your reading.

As you do your reading, I hope you'll consider two things: (1) Class D has improved a LOT in the last 10 years, and some people (including me) think it rivals Class A sound; and (2) a lot of audiophile prejudice is out there, based on who-knows-what (maybe the Class D of 20 years ago, maybe just that it's called "D") against Class D. IMO that is rubbish. I have heard and owned some Class D amps that I've preferred to more expensive class AB amps, including some very highly regarded ones.

Trust your own ears.

twangy57 OP
221 posts
 
salc

Ok,good to know.

I have been focusing on high currant,and damping factor.

I will do some reading on the input impedance ratio.

I have a old McIntosh MX110 tuner/preamp.

I will check this against the Pass amp,just to see what it looks like.

Thanks

twangy57 OP
221 posts
 

mike_in_nc

Ok,but I know that every single piece of guitar gear I have tried that was claimed to be better than that old stuff has never worked for me,

Most of the digital modeling stuff sounds good when you demo it,but once there is competing instruments involved it falls on its face,and sends me running to a 64 Fender amp.

I will try though,as it would be nice to just once,like something that doesn't cost a bunch.

Thanks

 

 

twangy57 OP
221 posts
 
petaluman

Thanks,sounds like good advice.
I'am very hesitant at this point to stray far from the amps I grew up listening too,so it would have to just blow me away in order for me to make the change now.

 

mbarrett635
35 posts
 

You asked about the Parasound A21+. If you are willing to stretch your budget just a little bit, you can get the Parasound JC5 in silver for $5499. I’ve had Parasound amps for years and just recently bought a JC5 (but in black). I find it really neutral, and at 400 watts/channel into 8 ohms, it should have no trouble driving your Dynaudio 360s. 

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