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| Power for Focal Aria 936 Thanks for all the comments. After a lot of homework, I opted to push the price range a bit (ahh, don't we always?), and went for a slightly used Hegel H160. Can't wait for it to arrive! | |
| Power for Focal Aria 936 Hoping to stay as close to $1K total as possible. Looks like I can get a new Parasound P5 and 2 year old A23 for around $1400. Erik recommended that above.I see a McIntosh MC7100 listed for $800. Older Mac vs newer Parasound...thoughts? | |
| I ordered Focal Aria 936 I know it's now been a few months...how do the 936s sound with the A21? Any issues with the low impedance? | |
| Power for Focal Aria 936 So I've done some homework on the Schiit Vidar. One review mentions that low impedance at higher volume (which I do enjoy, especially as the ears age...) may trip the protection circuit. http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/schiit-vidar... | |
| Power for Focal Aria 936 I also see an Adcom GFA-555se for $650 (purchased in 2015), and a pair of Emotiva XPA-1L mono blocks for $700 on Audiogon right now.Any experience with those? | |
| Power for Focal Aria 936 Thanks for the comments so far: Parasound A23, as well as older HCA-2200 are in the price range. Obviously a bit concerned about helomech's comments about heat (though the HCA-2200 pushes 750 WPC at 4 Ohms...Not familiar with Schmitt's. Good revie... |