Dynaudio focus 360

@twangy57  -  As I mentioned before, the main indicator to identify a high current amp is does the rated wattage double as you drop from 8 ohm to 4 ohm.  There are plenty of "modern" amps that are available.  But, as you noted, the impedance requirement is definitely limiting your options.

Keep working on adjusting the speaker placement.  It can take a lot of time and experimentation to get it right.  Also keep in mind that room acoustical treatments (which can be as simple as a pillow in the corners or a couple of book shelves) will affect the sound.  If you are having to turn down the bass, that is usually a indication that either placement needs work or you have some room issues.

I think you should try the CJ amp.  It's not really an antique, just make sure it is functioning properly.  If needed you can send it to CJ in the Wash DC area and they will check it out and fix it if necessary. They are a great company to work with. It will be a significant upgrade to the Adcom.

One last thing, I would strongly recommend getting a stand alone phono preamp to use instead of the one built into the Mac.  You don't have to spend huge money there.  There are plenty of choices in the $400 to $600 dollar range that should be a noticable improvement.  (Even the Schiit Mani at $149 might be a step up and worth a try.)

In the end, going forward, take your time, do your research, and be methodical in evaluating and testing.  And enjoy the music!

(Oh, by the way... current is spelled with an e, not an a.  ...Mom was an English teacher... lol  )

Good luck.

-Jeff

jeffbij

Thanks Jeff,

I have been  listening for a least a couple hours a day since getting these speakers and the tidal streaming.

I have to agree I should at least get a standalone phono preamp,

A lot of Rega users don't really like there MM cartridges from what I have read. I have the Exact,which isn't the best or the worse from the things I have read.

I will have to decide if changing to MC would be better considering my system and budget.

I have been enjoying this learning experience.

I think the one thing I never realized,is how much the recording quality of the music maters.

I was listening to steely Dan Aja yesterday,a recording that I thought I heard enough of to last the rest of my life and can't believe how great it sounds through these speakers.

So I'am already enjoying listening more then I have in a long time.

Thanks again.

gano

I didn't know anything until about damping factors or amp output current,until I was schooled on it here.

From what I have been told it was the focus floor standing speakers that like a lot of current.

I think Musical Fidelity slipped thru the cracks.

I know I wrote it down to check,and a lot of folks like them.

Thanks for reminding me.

@twangy57 

The original Exact cartridge was panned. The Exact 2 is excellent. If you have a P6 and it came installed with the Exact, it is most likely the 2 version. 

I had the Exact 2 on a P6 and it sounded great. Real sweet sounding, something my Ania lacks. I owned numerous MM carts before the Exact and the Exact was by far the best.

Don't want to beat a dead horse, but the Mac phono preamp would be easily bested by Rega's least expensive phono preamp.

goodlistening64

Yes,I have the p6 with the exact 2.

I will look into a phono pre-amp once I decide if I ’am going to keep the Mac pre-amp or not.

I have been listening to 75% streaming as I don’t have much vinyl that is in good condition.

Thanks