I've been using Parasound JC1s for years and recently upgraded pre (Pass X1)to Pass XP20 with good results.The warmer and sweeter sounding Pass XA.5 amps (100.5 and above)also complement the C4s well, although at a higher cost. Still, to my ears I prefer the added reserves of power and neutrality of the JC1s, but this is a matter of personal taste. Both Pass and Parasound have excellent post sale service which is a plus when paying these prices. Keep in mind that the C4s require current to do their best.
Advise please - Pre and SS AMP for Dynaudio C4's
Hi,
I currently run an EMM Labs CDSA SE with Plinius Tautoro pre and Plinius SA103's running as dual mono's. Valhalla interconnects and cardas golden reference speaker cables. I have been thinking of upgrading to the Plinius SA-REF AMP for lower noise floor and greater detail, but now concidering options for the pre and AMP. Was thinking of ARC REF 5 pre, with Plinius SA-REF. I listen to accoustic, male, female voices, pop, rock and techno beats.
Can anyone comment on the choices above re matching/synergy and or, what they are sucessfully mating with C4's. I do not want to go with tube AMP's or class D. I would like to stay within the same price bracket, new or used.
Thanks in advance.
Jon
I currently run an EMM Labs CDSA SE with Plinius Tautoro pre and Plinius SA103's running as dual mono's. Valhalla interconnects and cardas golden reference speaker cables. I have been thinking of upgrading to the Plinius SA-REF AMP for lower noise floor and greater detail, but now concidering options for the pre and AMP. Was thinking of ARC REF 5 pre, with Plinius SA-REF. I listen to accoustic, male, female voices, pop, rock and techno beats.
Can anyone comment on the choices above re matching/synergy and or, what they are sucessfully mating with C4's. I do not want to go with tube AMP's or class D. I would like to stay within the same price bracket, new or used.
Thanks in advance.
Jon
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