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better the mc2500 for 2500.00 used

Hi, I am looking for suggestions for a possible new amp. I just acquired a pair of Dahlquist dq-10's and I am using a McIntosh MC2500. Can I get better performance from an amp that will mate well with these speakers for 2000-2500. 00, tubes would be nice. I was also considering changing my preamp from a Cary slp-98 to a Mac preamp ( c-22, c-220, c-2200 ) for a better possible synergistic match.

I am not sure how much these speakers can be driven, I blew the fuses already, but they were 2a, not 3a. I have replaced with 3a fuses and have had no further issues, even though I have had the meters on the mac pegged at about 300-350 watts already.

Is there a "safer" amp for me? I didn't find the volume super, super loud at this level, maybe they were old fuses?

Any thoughts or suggestions.
hanaleimike

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I have a pair of completely restored and updated DQ-10's and I found the Belles amps to be a perfect match. I used a 150A Hot Rod and loved it. I never listened really loud. The 150 Reference, (same power as Hot Rod, but twice the current) or 350A Reference might be better if you intend to listen at higher volumes.

If you haven't found these guys yet, they are excellent help to rebuild/renew the DQ-10's:

http://www.regnar.com/dahlquist_website_042.htm

I agree that the DQ-10's are a wonderful, kinda magical speaker. My son is making me leave them to him in my will...
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