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ProAc Response 1SC Amp

I have a pair of ProAc Response 1SC speakers. I have a single source - output from a good quality DAC. I need one more component (an Amp) and I will have music!

I want to spend about $1,200 on the amplifier. I have read that the 1SC's sound particularly good when driven with a tube amp. However, I am new to the audiophile world, tube amps are intimidating to me (i.e. tube rolling, biasing, etc...).

I need help deciding which amplifier to buy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Merry Christmas!
wsturner
emil
205 posts
 
Sorry
11a more than $1200. A classic...holds its value well.
jrinkerptdnet
430 posts
 
Audio Research Classic 60

Dodd Audio 8w amp

Music Reference RM10

Wavelength Junior

Dodd and Wavelength are pretty rare but the Audio Rezearch and Music Reference amps become available often

good luck and happy holidays

Jeff
audiochang
5 posts
 
Hello,
I like to say Conrad Johnson MV-55,or Primer 11 will good match your Proac Response 1SC.I use this set up to drive Proac response 2.5 sound pretty good.
CJ sound better than ARC class 60.
wsturner OP
1 posts
 
What about this?

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1265965432
rello
311 posts
 
I would look at a Plinius. I have a sa-50 that I use interchangeably with my BATvk-75se. The plinius is not tubes but is very good and can be run class A or A/B..single ended or balanced. Maybe a little more than your budget but well worth an extra 2-3 hundred.
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