obama Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone I heard alot of opinions...Iv got and old school mono block set up which i think needs changing (25-30 years old). Iv hooked it up to a tube preamp (New) it does sound good, but not good enough..Iv just bought high end Proac speakers. The person who i bought the proac from, i told him about my set up and recommened to look into a Class A intregrated amp or a simple 2 channel power amp and remove my mono block setup I want it simple and effective Set up Maybe Pre, Cd, x2 mono block Or Pre, cd, 1, two channel power amp Or Cd, Intregrated amp (class A power) Any thoughts??. Edited June 29, 2014 by obama
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 You need to tell us EXACTLY what you have right now. Good old equipment may trump crappy new equipment. 3
obama Posted June 29, 2014 Author Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Zap, Iv got Poac D28 primaluna tube preamp, mono block wont mention Edited June 29, 2014 by obama
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Zap, Iv got Poac D28 primaluna tube preamp, mono block wont mention I would STILL encourage you to reveal the EXACT model numbers of your present equipment. It is impossible to advise you further without more information. 2
obama Posted June 29, 2014 Author Posted June 29, 2014 is really that complicated to get a simple answer lol..i no there alot of things to consider but i just need a simple answer..
mwhouston Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 I'd stay with monoblocks but they sound like they need replacing.
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 is really that complicated to get a simple answer lol..i no there alot of things to consider but i just need a simple answer.. A simple answer can be provided, when we are in possession of all the facts. Without ALL the facts, no one can provide a simple answer. 4
Sir Triode Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Yup - you are asking us to make a comparison yet you don't tell us what one of the items (you want compared) is. It is kind of hard for us to provide you with a value judgement handicapped this way.
ArthurDent Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 A simple answer can be provided, when we are in possession of all the facts. Without ALL the facts, no one can provide a simple answer. Certainly not a simple answer that's correct or even possibly helpful.
brumby Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Why the hesitancy to name your monoblocs? Simple solutions proceed from simple questions.
Cafad Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/67584-acurus-dia100-integrated-amplifier/ Apparently this works well with Proacs, but without knowing what your monoblocks are I can't say if it will be an upgrade or a downgrade.
coleus Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Personally, the integrated wins. The other options require too many extra inter-connects, the money for these can be spent on furthering the quality of the integrated, likewise selling the Pre, require too much real estate especially the mono's option. With the quality of quality integrated's these days where they offer more than enough power etc to crank the Proacs, thats what I would do/have done, and never looked back.
henry218 Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Personally, the integrated wins. The other options require too many extra inter-connects, not if u just use mogami RCA Edited June 30, 2014 by henry218
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted June 30, 2014 Volunteer Posted June 30, 2014 Why the hesitancy to name your monoblocs? Simple solutions proceed from simple questions. I wouldn't be saying either
obama Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 Why the hesitancy to name your monoblocs? Simple solutions proceed from simple questions. Dont want to offend any anyone
obama Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Personally, the integrated wins. The other options require too many extra inter-connects, the money for these can be spent on furthering the quality of the integrated, likewise selling the Pre, require too much real estate especially the mono's option. With the quality of quality integrated's these days where they offer more than enough power etc to crank the Proacs, thats what I would do/have done, and never looked back. Perfect Perfect Perfect, that was simlple thats all i needed. Thank you coleus Edited June 30, 2014 by obama
betty boop Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 No 1 Don't get tunnel vision in getting caught up in mono blocs vs integrated vs separates . It's the implementation that counts. ! There are are integrated that are separates inside. Ie excellent dual mono pre amp, dual mono power stage. For all intensive purpose your buying separates just not paying for additional boxes and all the cables required in hookup. Just going for mono blocs will eliminate all the really nice integrated amps that for your money might be excellent buys
Rhythm Willie Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Mission Impossible to answer without knowing what you have. Why the big secret? , Are they illicit amps made in Columbia or something? Coleus - monoblocks if positioned like mine you only need 1 metre speaker cables instead of 3 metre so you would save on that I have had intergrated, pre power and pre monos, you cannot generalise on what might be better, here is a start for similar power amps - Integrated Pros - More compact, 1 less IC than separate pre/power Cons - Can be heavy, long speaker cables, might be noisier, might have more crosstalk, might have compromises due to size (power supplies etc) Monos Pros - A more "purist" build, easier to move, can have more room for bigger power supplies, more flexability in designing internal layout for less noise, short speaker cables Cons - Take up more room, if positioned like mine, are more "visible"
obama Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 No 1 Don't get tunnel vision in getting caught up in mono blocs vs integrated vs separates . It's the implementation that counts. ! There are are integrated that are separates inside. Ie excellent dual mono pre amp, dual mono power stage. For all intensive purpose your buying separates just not paying for additional boxes and all the cables required in hookup. Just going for mono blocs will eliminate all the really nice integrated amps that for your money might be excellent buys Thank you, that was very helpful
obama Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 Mission Impossible to answer without knowing what you have. Why the big secret? , Are they illicit amps made in Columbia or something? Coleus - monoblocks if positioned like mine you only need 1 metre speaker cables instead of 3 metre so you would save on that I have had intergrated, pre power and pre monos, you cannot generalise on what might be better, here is a start for similar power amps - Integrated Pros - More compact, 1 less IC than separate pre/power Cons - Can be heavy, long speaker cables, might be noisier, might have more crosstalk, might have compromises due to size (power supplies etc) Monos Pros - A more "purist" build, easier to move, can have more room for bigger power supplies, more flexability in designing internal layout for less noise, short speaker cables Cons - Take up more room, if positioned like mine, are more "visible" Very heplful
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