The VAC Phi 200 would be worth a strong look given the attributes you're looking for, and it's available used in your price range. Also, call Acoustic Zen and see what they'd recommend. Best of luck.
Amp for Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2 ?
Hello all,
I have these speakers for 2 months now and want to move on to a tube amp of 50 - 60 wpc or so, or a SS amp that fits the bill.. My current amp is an Ayre V-5xe. I'm looking for an amp to sweeten up the top end and has a midrange that does vocals full and articulate, even if that means colored. The Ayre is a great amp but I think there is a better match out there. I'll have to save up for used, under $5K. I'm especially interested with what actual owners would say, as well as their system specifics, but all comments welcome. Acoustics and speaker placement are fixed and substandard. That's just the way it goes at our house.
I'm using a steel arm VPI TT with Ortofon Cadenza Bronze, ARC PH-7 and REF 3. Thanks.
I have these speakers for 2 months now and want to move on to a tube amp of 50 - 60 wpc or so, or a SS amp that fits the bill.. My current amp is an Ayre V-5xe. I'm looking for an amp to sweeten up the top end and has a midrange that does vocals full and articulate, even if that means colored. The Ayre is a great amp but I think there is a better match out there. I'll have to save up for used, under $5K. I'm especially interested with what actual owners would say, as well as their system specifics, but all comments welcome. Acoustics and speaker placement are fixed and substandard. That's just the way it goes at our house.
I'm using a steel arm VPI TT with Ortofon Cadenza Bronze, ARC PH-7 and REF 3. Thanks.