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Best amp for Salon 2

I am new here and working on my first setup. I was able to find an excellent deal on Salon 2 as the shop was getting rid of floor displays. Unfortunately they only carry Anthem STR and Mark Levinson in pre-amp and amp. I just heard Anthem and they sounded good. Mark Levinson is significantly expensive. Looking at the specs I could not make out much difference. This set up is going to last for years for me. Are there any better amps out there for Salon 2 ? I would prefer to stay below $25K. 

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milby1
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Audionet

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The guy I sold my salon2’s to loved the mc601’s. I bought the newer mc611’s for my speakers and really like them, not just brute strength, but very good at resolving details and image placement. With the salon2 just bring 500watts to the party, per channel if you really want to hear what you paid for 

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Had a Parasound JC5 with my Salon 2’s. Sound was great at low volumes but fell apart above 20-30db. Bought a Coda #16 and WOW I’m in HIFI heaven. Not sure why everyone says you need 500 watts. The Coda is only 150 watts (first 100 class A) and in my room (17 X 35 x 12) there is more than enough power to play at levels that exceed my listening pleasure with great authority.

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The rep at revel recommended 500 watts in an email reply when I inquired to how much power they recommended for the salon 2. That's why i parrot it. 

bill_k
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The rep is echoing the designer's recommendation to optimally power the Salon 2.

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