If your still considering amps here was my path. I have the Duetta Signatures and struggled with amps after upgrading from Stages. I was using my VTL 300 monoblocs with the CJ Premier 10. Sounded great until I tried the H2O amps from Henry Ho. Use a pair of 250 stereo amps for bi-amp set up. Really made a difference. Then I tried the Fire preamp and am totally happy with combination. Tons of power, dynamic range and very detailed, great soundstage etc. I also mated the Apogees with a pair of Vandersteen Subs and bass is very smooth and quick. Hope this helps. The Apogees now need to go to Rich for a total rebuild. Nothing wrong with them but would love to hear them with new crossovers, wiring, ribbons, caps etc. They are a special speaker.
Apogee Scintilla Power
I know this is an old topic but here in 2019 has anyone come across any “new” ideas for driving Scintilla 1 ohm’s? Just looking for some options. The obvious ones i know/heard of are old Krell, H2O, Lamm (big money) and some pretty wild european amps? I currently have a pair of Sunfire 300’s (with Scintilla mod) that actually sound pretty good and it is amazing what Bob Carver achieved here but looking for the next step. Thanks for any ideas. No need telling me to sell my Scintilla’s.....:). I am all in and really do like the Apogee stuff. Maybe its nostalgic or the journey. Thanks very much.