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Amp for Verity Parsifal encore

I just got a pair of used mint Verity Parsifal Encores. One of the last pairs made before the Ovations. I am driving them with my Belles amp and preamp which are very impressive. I am starting my homework for upgrades of my phono, pre and power amp. I am also looking at simplifing my system, reducing wires and components to just CD player and Turntable. I also just got a new Naim CDX2 as a cdp upgrade. I am considering strongly the Aesthetix Janus stock or signature as full function pre, possible atlas power amp. I have heard the Nagra PSA with the Parsifal ovations and was very impressed. I am not in a big hurry and am only looking for others thoughts and comments that I will investigate. Thanks.
David
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gundam91
506 posts
 
I also have a pair of Encores with the latest tweeters. I am driving them with a Pass X350.5. My system was going through an overhaul, and I ended up getting a pair of Parsifals at the end. I thought the X350.5 might be an overkill for these speakers. After checking with Verity, I pulled out my Pass Aleph Os which outputs 40wpc pure class A. The combination sounded flat and murky. There's a thread a few weeks ago discussing about powering the Parsifals, and another person also had similar experience trying to drive his Parsifals with a low-powered amp. I would recommend trying something at least 100 wpc.

FrankC
bazi
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Hi there,
If you would be good enough, can you answer a question about the Verity Encores? I am considering buying a pair for about $5500 (about 16 years old) and wanted to ask your opinion on price and performance. I noticed that you are running some Naim components in your system - I am running an all NAim system 200 amp, 282 pre, supercap and CD5 and a Linn LP12.
Will this system drive the Encores or am I not giving it enough current.
I will let you know that I haven't heard these yet...am considering them based on feedback and comments from A-gon members.
Your thoughts and feedback are appreciated!
Warm regards,
Shahbaz
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davt OP
500 posts
 
the Verity Parsifal's are not hard to drive but their sound continues to improve with the quality of upstream gear. They have not reached their peak yet with my system and would sound much better with a few $10,000 of upgrades, that being said, they do sound great with my current system. I am not familiar enough with the naim amp and pre to know how well they will match however. I would also bring up that if it is in your budget there are a pair of Ovations on sale here on Audiogon that are an absolute steal.
argyro
438 posts
 
Try the Wavac MD-805m, I am sure you will be satisfied!
martykl
3,578 posts
 
I'd call the P/Es a "modestly difficult" load. Low power amps in general need not apply and OTLs and SETs should be chosen with care - many will have a rough ride. OTOH, some of the brawnier OTLs seem to be a very good choice and, as I noted earlier, the big Cary 805s are an example of an SET amp that works well.

General rule with the P/Es: If you're thinking exotica, proceed with caution.

Good Luck

Marty
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