Best amp for focal 918 under 3000.00??

Using marantz reciever. How many watts should I consider & what type of amp. If I went with tube do I need a preamp?

mcpherson08-14-2011 7:56pm

mcpherson OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 174 posts 08-18-2011 at 12:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks for your input. I am gonna go with a rebuilt h/k 16a for now. A preamp will be next on my list.
goldprintaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 502 posts 08-15-2011 at 07:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Meiwan brings up a great point there....Is this in a 2 channel system or a home theater setup?
meiwan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 399 posts 08-15-2011 at 07:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You might want to rethink your question. I doubt anyone would suggest adding a power amp, especially a tube one to a Marantz receiver. The pre-amp in the Marantz is OK, but cannot justify any kind of upgrade that you are thinking of. The Focals are easy to drive, so more power should not be an issue. If you've got money burning a whole in your pocket, and I am assuming 2 channel only, why not upgrade to a good integrated amp, tube or otherwise?