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ARCAM: is it me or is it a bit compressed?

I have an AVR300 with a pair of 1.3SE's. I am also using a Benchmark DAC1 with my CDP. It seems like the 300 just does not have the power to get these 1.3SE's to open up. Not saying that its bad.... I just think it could be better with more power under the hood. It also feels at times a bit compressed. Does anyone else hear this? What should I look at and how much power will I need?
rkerv
thedautch
329 posts
 
Biamping my AVR300 was a genuine revolation in the overall sound. Can't guarantee how it will impact your system, but you should consider getting ahold of some biwired speaker wires, if you don't already have them, and giving it a shot.
rkerv OP
51 posts
 
The 1.3SE's, and all of the Dynaudio line is not Biampable. Ugh
jmlm
42 posts
 
I would try a more powerful amp with that speaker, it is not particularly efficient. IMO it needs more power to open up, sounding great with some big krells the last time I heard it. The older, less efficient dynaudio speakers did sound compressed to me when auditioned using low to medium powered amplifiers, while the Special 25 to me has more dynamic ease with my Arcam integrated.
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