Amp to pair with FM Acoustics 122/245 combo ?


FM Acoustics amps are ultra expensive and practically non-existent in the 2nd hand market.

Have narrowed choices between Ayre, Accuphase and Luxman marques, preferably monoblocks.

Speakers to be driven are Dynaudio original C4s, Heritage Specials and ATC SCM40s.

Thanks in advance for your insights.

 

rost

Thanks Jond, should really start thinking about selling gear that has accumulated over time.

Your set up must also sound very musical with the Audio Note DAC & speakers. Some time back had the AN (UK) P2s with 6L6 tubes and enjoyed that system very much.

Have you tried the NOS wide based Mullard EL34 XF1 series tubes with your amp ?

I've compared them to Telefunken, Philips & even against later generation Mullards to which I felt they were IME vastly superior in detail & tone  Downside is that their pins are somewhat larger in diameter and stress sockets especially when removing.

C4s were the go to speakers for years when system was set up in living room but when grandkids starting jumping off amps had to seek refuge in abandoned bedroom where the large Dyns were too constrained.

Since the weather has been pretty hot lately have been listening thru the  Dynaudio Heritage Specials with Zanden tube pre and Reimyo KAP 777 a SS class AB design that gives off no heat.

When things cool down will go back to connecting  ATCs to FMA pre / Accuphase class A monos.

In bedroom have an integrated  Parallel SET EL34 hooked up to Proac 1S or 1 SC that are also standing by because of the hot weather.

I'm curious, do you have all those speakers in one room or 3 different rooms/systems?  I have two integrateds, one tube one SS in my listening room and usually swap between them depending upon weather (if its hot I go SS). If they are in the same room I'm wondering what makes you choose one over the others.   

I have a pair of FMA FM 111 monos that I plan to sell next month (July 2023) on Audiogon. I am the original owner and bought them directly from the factory on 8-May-2009. They are in mint condition and I have their original boxes and documentation. I also have the complimentary Forcelines (1.5m). They were paired with the FM 245 pre and their own interconnects, which will also go on sale at the same time. If interested, please let me know

Awesome rost those are fantastic amps I’m sure. I hope its a great match and quite a system you have there!

Thanks for your response jond.

Went with a pr. of Accuphase A-200 monos @ 100w class A into 8 ohms purchased here on Audiogon. Awaiting arrival to see how they mesh with FMA.

rost I'd say given the extreme cost and relative scarcity of any FM Acoustics gear will mean almost no one can help you here. That being said I would imagine any competent amp, and you've mentioned some good ones, would work with your preamp. Perhaps try reaching out to FM Acoustics directly or one of their dealers in Europe?