Jmcgrogan2 is correct about the mid-fi receiver. Not enough current. Dynaudios are oft difficult to drive well. A Rega Brio R (50wpc) will drive them decently or a Maia lll will really kick them around. They also really like tubes such as the Manley Stingray (50wpc Class A).
Can't drive Proac Studio 110 with low budget amps
Hi from Russia
I have problems driving my Proac Studio 110 with mid power amps. I tried Marantz 6003 and Rotel 972, both produce bass-less sound, that is they play around 25% of what should be played below 100 Hz. Phasing is correct, I tried different cables, sources.
I don't think the amps I have tried are good match for the Proacs but I assume they must play bass (of whatever quality, at the moment I don't care). Naim nait 5i is less powerful than the Rotel but it is said to be a good match for the Proacs. Arcam budget amps owners reported they were able to drive Proacs well.
Are my speakers misfunctioning?
I have problems driving my Proac Studio 110 with mid power amps. I tried Marantz 6003 and Rotel 972, both produce bass-less sound, that is they play around 25% of what should be played below 100 Hz. Phasing is correct, I tried different cables, sources.
I don't think the amps I have tried are good match for the Proacs but I assume they must play bass (of whatever quality, at the moment I don't care). Naim nait 5i is less powerful than the Rotel but it is said to be a good match for the Proacs. Arcam budget amps owners reported they were able to drive Proacs well.
Are my speakers misfunctioning?