2. amps-preamps
  3. 1279980256

Amp recommendations for Revel Salon2

Just recently purchased a pair of Salon2's. I've been very happy with these speakers but I know they can sound better with better electronics.

At this point, I'm using Oppo 83SE (CD/BR), Anthem AVM30 (Pre-pro) and MCA 50 (225 w/ch X 5). My plan is to upgrade the amp first and subsequently the pre-pro.

I'm considering the following and, frankly, open to suggestions:

- Audio Research DSI 450
- McIntosh 402 or 303
- Parasound Halo
- Classe

I use the system 70/30 music to video. Therefore, my top priority is musicality.

Appreciate comments/recommendations.

Thanks,
Mike
ritmo
Ag insider logo xs@2x
aaronmadler
94 posts
 
I also have the Revel Ultima Salon2's. I have them bi-amped using Mark Levinson 532H amps. It is not necessary to bi-amp these. I only notice a 5% increase in quality... I believe.
irvrobinson
295 posts
 
"I also have the Revel Ultima Salon2's. I have them bi-amped using Mark Levinson 532H amps. It is not necessary to bi-amp these."

I agree, if you have a really beefy two-channel amp. I thought the ML334 was little lightweight for the Salon2 in my room. One 334 probably would have worked well most of the time, but two amps put me in the highly coveted overkill scenario, and look cool too. :)
chrissain
470 posts
 
pass labs x 350 would be a match made in heaven.
darkstar01
15 posts
 
AaronMadler;

Hi- I am curious as to why went with a bi-amp approach using the 532H instead of a single higher quality 532?
lnsparks's avatar
lnsparks
13 posts
 
I'll second and third the motion to go with Levinson for powering the Revels. I personally have a couple of the new 531H mono's and am totally impressed. Powerful, cool, and quiet!
More to discover