Amplifier match for MM de Capo i's


Working at piecing together a system based around the 3A de Capo i's and am interested in others' sucessful (and not) matches with amplifiers; brands and power. They list 3w to 150w but would a set of Cary 2A3's at 5w work? I listen to classical mostly, sources are rega cdp and music hall TT. I'm looking in the sub-$1500 used arena. Thanks
stuartbranson
Hi
If you get a chance, pick up a used Atmasphere S30 or Transcendent OTL amp.
I had the Atmasphere and Decapo combo for a while and can tell you they work great together.
Emil
I run mine with a bryston 4b-st and it's a pretty good match. I've heard them w/ classe, gryphon, mcintosh, rotel, essence, and ati. I'll have to say the gryphon and essence opened them up the best. Although the speakers are so good they make lesser quality amps sound good ;).
I've been thinking of selling my Cary preamp and going with a Cary SLI-80 integrated.(40w triode, 80w ultralinear) Any comments? Thanks
If you're thinking about going with a good tube integrated look at Unison Research and Pathos.
I thought I read some mixed reviews somewhere on the Unison amps. Wherever it was the reviewer seemed to think that though they looked stunning, they were average in performance. I guess that has stuck in my mind. Strange how little biases develop when not paying attention. I think conversely I have a "thing" for the Cary stuff since I've had my SLP-50A preamp and loved it. You've piqued my interest in the Bryston amps. And to Wellfed and Emil, though I would love to try the atmasphere, it's way out of my price range right now.