What is a good amp for the Monolith II that doesn't cost a fortune. Before I had an Aragon 2004 for each speaker and it still seemed like it wasn't powerful enough. They would get very hot and seemed like they were struggling to power the Monoliths.
Try a Behringer EP1500.I use one with CLSs with amazing success.Don't use a preamp-connect the source directly and use the pots on the EP1500,which are os surprisingly good quality.
The one thing you might watch with Mac's is they have autoformers to handle the impedance curve so you might want to consider how many added curcuits you want in the signal path.I am also interested in the responses to this as I have a pair of SL3's and thinking of changing amp's.
If you want good sound from your Monoliths get tubes. Everything shows up for sale eventually. You have to decide on what you want and be patient. When buying used equipment there is no other choice. I don't like buying substitutes with anything whether it is stereo equipment or a dish for my cat. I would rather do without.
I agree with Rrog and go with tubes,but if you want to stay with solid state maybe check out Mccormack,Belles and Classe;although the Sanders/Innersound amps are tough to beat as well.
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