I have had a pair a Duetta Signatures since '89 that have gone through various and many tweaks and mods, and have lived with several amps---Krell, AR, and Muse. About 5 yrs ago, on the advice of several other Apogee owners, I tried the Odyssey Mono amps. I think they are an excellent match. The amps really surprised me, given their affordable pricing (manufacturer direct). I prefer them to any of the other amps I have lived with. Odyssey makes a stereo amp that should work (the amp should plenty of current) with the Duetta 2s. The stereo amp can be found on audiogon for ~$700-800. I have seen the monos amps (various versions---extemes, SE) on audiogon ~$1700-2000. I would recommend you call Klaus, the manufacturer (an excellent person to talk to), and getting his recommendation. The best time to reach him is late in the evening, central time. (317) 299-5578. odysseyaudio.com
budget amp for Apogee Duetta2's?
I have a pair of Apogee Duetta2 coming.
$800-$1200 to spend on amplification.
looking at (in order of preference):
1) Ayre V-3 (will this drive them?)
2) Aragon 8008BB (afraid it will not be warm enough)
3) B&K M200 monoblocks
4) Bryston 4B ST
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. If any listed will not dive the apogees well please please let me know!
(p.s. sorry, i know i had a similar thread going. I revised and reposted, as i felt not having the speaker name in the title was limiting feedback and probably useful search-ability now the road)
$800-$1200 to spend on amplification.
looking at (in order of preference):
1) Ayre V-3 (will this drive them?)
2) Aragon 8008BB (afraid it will not be warm enough)
3) B&K M200 monoblocks
4) Bryston 4B ST
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. If any listed will not dive the apogees well please please let me know!
(p.s. sorry, i know i had a similar thread going. I revised and reposted, as i felt not having the speaker name in the title was limiting feedback and probably useful search-ability now the road)