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does anyone have experience with h/k citation 16a?

new to audiogon. Building system on tight budget. I have focal 918 floor speakers, marantz 8500 125w/ch. Looking for amp and advice! I read in an older article that the vintage h/k citation 16a was a good fit for the focal. Thought of getting 2 and bridging for 500w/ch with a preamp. OR....haha spending more on 1 amp, maybe mcintosh or bryston? I would have to use marantz as preamp then for $ reason, of course.
mcpherson
hifigeek1
770 posts
 
Good amp. A bit better sounding than the Citation 12. Fast but not too articulate unless updated. Fast. A bit on the ugly looking side..imo..lol
mcpherson OP
174 posts
 
I added the Citation 16a (rebuilt) and I am pleased with it. Seems to have a solid sound at low level as well as high(very high):) levels. My Focals gave up before amp. Plenty power & no issues to date. Good amp for those on a budget.
mcpherson OP
174 posts
 
Added a Sony5400 cd player this week. One weak link down, one to go. It gave me a little more confidence that the 16a is doing a good job. My listening level went down with much more life and detail.
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