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Amp to go with Emm dcc2 se and wilson sophias

I am looking at switching my amplification. I am currently running a Emm dcc2 se (transporter and cdsd as transports) into a MF kw500 integrated amp with Wilson Sophias as speakers. The emm can function as a preamp and dac(right now I am running line outs bypassing the pre of the emm). I am thinking about trying to run the emm straight into a power amp. Any suggestions of things to try in the 4K to 6k range used?

Thanks
Walt Shields
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hikejohn
69 posts
 
You might enjoy the Ayre monoblocks....have been using them for awhile....excellent in all aspects...

John
drew_w
63 posts
 
John, I'd venture those to be a tad more than $4-6k. :)
frankg
176 posts
 
Walt. I also have the Dcc2 se. The pre amp section is excellent. You can do better but at a very high price. See the positive feedback Brutis awards.
For amplifiers in your price range I would suggest the Parasound JC-1's. They can be had for $3500. or less used. I used to own a pair and I can tell you they are excellent, especially for the money. A best buy. Since Bob Crump died you don't hear alot about them anymore but that doesen't change the fact that for the performance they are a steal.
Frank>
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
I run the similar AA Prestige se, strait to the CJ 350(ss amp)---Then on to my Soph.2's.--pretty decent!!
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mount_rose_music
116 posts
 
I have a cheaper alternative.. Audio Research VT100 MKII used less than 3k... it was a great match with various watt pupppies I owned. Should be a really really nice match
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