Amplifier recommendation
I have acquire a Acurus A150 amplifier a few month ago that powered a few speakers. They are my DIY Dayton speakers( was my first speakers for a while), Paradigm Mini Monitor v3 and now the new acquire Triangle BR03. The Triangle sound amazing with the A150 but I want to try another amp with similar specs. The two I was interested is the Bryston 3B SST or the Coda Model 11. The preamp is a Rotel RC995 which has balanced output to as well as RCA.
I appreciate all of the responses. I may be vague on what I am looking for. It seems everyone like that smooth silky midrange sound as the main priority. Don't get me wrong when it comes to vocals and instrumental but I also like to keep it real and dynamic. I listen mainly streaming and most mostly rock and country. I do listen occasionally like Norah Jones and anything easy listening. My budget is around 1.2k but I can push it to 1.8k only if I need to. |
The CODA is not a smooth silky mid-range. For that the KRELL Duo XD lineup is amazing. However, the CODA gear is slightly warm and to the neutral side of things. The Parasound A21+ was my gateway drug to the CODA gear. The A21+ was rather good but a but a bit too warm and not as detailed as the CODA (or KRELL Duo XD). The A21+ would be a great value option for a non-warm speaker, like my Magnepan LRS+. |
@yyzsantabarbara I was not referring CODA silky midrange in particular. The Krell model is 5x the price of the CODA I mentioned. |
Coda mudrange is crystal clear without grain and without glare. It’s also a fast and dynamic sounding amp. The warmth of Class A comes thru in the sweetness of the highs but without sacrificing the extension. Tonal accuracy is awesome with Coda. If you’re looking for artificial bloom you won’t find it here. |
You might want to consider the Rotel RB-1590. I’ve been completely satisfied with mine for nearly four years. The Music Room has one listed for 2.2k. You might be able to find one closer to your budget.The Rotel RB-1582 would work well too. Both would work well with the sound you’re looking for and the music you listen too. As I reply I’m listening to Rush and then I’ll listen to some Merle and maybe even Norah later. It will all sound fantastic through the Rotel. :-) Good luck with your search. Cheers, Scott |
