ronsound Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 In the distance near future ..... 2ch AMP to run my Adelaide Speakers M823PR 3-way Standmounts. Cabinet: 500h x 245w x 315d 24 litre bass reflex Power Handling: 125 wrms Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Frequency Response: 44 -- 40,000 Hertz +/-2dB (with output right up to 40,000 Hertz) Sensitivity: 91 dB 1w/1m Drivers: Peerless Nomex reinforced cone 225 mm die-cast basket HDS woofer (180 mm diameter piston size) with modification to magnetic gauss; Peerless 120 mm midrange; ribbon tweeters crossing over at 2500Hz with response extending beyond 40,000 Hertz for use with high sampling rate digital masters Description: This is a unique and super detailed 3-way monitor. The superb micro detail of the ribbon driver lets you hear exactly what is going on. The HDS Peerless nomex bass, and fibreglass cone midrange, have a very clean, level non resonant response when controlled by our highly tuned crossover. ..... Using Laptop>USB>(SPDIF/DAC)>AMP>Speakers Looking to achieve .... (over my Marantz SR7002 AV Receiver). - Hearing more detail and layering of music, specially in complex and busy music. Less Blur, more clarity. Some thought on Hypex Ncore D-Class What interface would I go between Laptop and the New Amp? Music Files I use are 16-24bit (44.1-96Khz) FLAC and WAV.
andreasmaaan Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Hi Ronsound, Just to clarify what you're asking, do you already have a USB/SPDIF converter and DAC, and if so which are they? Or are you asking for advice on which to buy (in addition to your main question about which amp to buy)? And secondly, I take it you're looking for an integrated amp? Do you need multiple inputs or just the one input from the DAC?
ronsound Posted September 9, 2012 Author Posted September 9, 2012 Hi Andreasmaaan, Yes, I have a V-Link for USB>SPDIF. The AMP only needs one input (only using laptop as music transport), so it could be a power amp, if I have some pre. I am trying out an Emotiva xda-1 DAC, so could use this as a pre.
Grumpy Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 I'd be looking at a good second hand pre- power set-up - NAD, ROTEL etc
pelennor Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 If you can wait a while, the Emotiva XPA-2 would be a good option (according to http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/amplifiers/products/xpa2 they aren't shipping them til 9th October, they must have run out of them temporarily). Emotiva also should be due to release some new amps soon, two of their new version monoblocks might fit the bill nicely.
RockandorRoll Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 ive got a Rotel RB1080 2ch power amp you could try out
Cafad Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 There is a lot of choice in the sub $1500 market. Trevor Lees has some exposure 2010S power amps for about $1100, a Plessis S1 or Rega Brio R will set you back about $1000 (both integrateds) and Denon, Yamaha and Rotel (and about 2 dozen other brands) all have integrateds priced just over and/or just under $1000. You should be spoilt for choice in that price bracket. Those speakers of yours do not seem to be difficult to drive either. The best option is one where you can demo of course, RaoR's kind offer would be the first one I would try out in your place.
ronsound Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks Guys for the info and RR's kind offer. Ron.
scanspeak Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 I'm very happy with my Marantz Pearl Lites driving a much tougher load than your Adelaides.
ayou2 Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Jeff Rowland Model 102 on here for $1550 As close as you can get to valve sound with out the associated hassles. These are lush. http://classaaudio.com.au/about/about.htm
ronsound Posted September 12, 2012 Author Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Looking at "The Quasimodo" from Richard McDonald. He is local. Can tweak or mod if needed for personal taste. Going to auction a local who has one of his amps. Audio is a journey ..... Ron-audio Edited September 12, 2012 by ronsound
enjoy Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 Well, we got the Heed Obelisk for $1600. You can home trial it for 2 weeks.
A J Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Audio is a journey ..... Yes it seems it is around here - enjoy your journey
soundfan Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) I would recommend a Jungson J88D Integrated. Plenty of power, and it's a huge motha too, but sounds tube like. Should have heaps of change from $1500. Can run pretty warm so needs ventilation, but the synergy with Lenehan ML1 Plus speakers I used to run was brilliant. Edited September 21, 2012 by soundfan
rantan Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Looking at "The Quasimodo" from Richard McDonald. . Audio is a journey ..... ...and the saying is a cliche that is so over used around here it is almost meaningless. Don't worry, I am just in my cliche busting mode.
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