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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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drew_w
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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.
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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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elberoth2
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Cary CAD-500MB should be a good match. The only problem with Carys is ... their name :-) This is why not many ppl take them seriously.

The fact it that they are superb amps. The Carys replaced $22k Lamm M1.2 Reference in my system.

You can get a pair used for $4k, a new costs $7k.
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