Energy Veritas 2.8.speaker best paired to which amp and preamp


Does anyone have experience with which amplifier and preamp combination would best pair with the Energy Veritas 2.8. speaker?

The speaker’s sensitivity is 86,5db, The recommended amplifier power is suggested to be between 80-400 watts RMS per channel and the max watts are 500 watts for instantaneous peaks with less than 10% clipping. The impedance is 4,6 ohms */- 1,3 ohms.

I was leaning toward the Classe CA-2300 over the Classe CA- 2200. It’s rated at 300 watts at 8 ohms and 600 Watts into 4 ohms as opposed to 200 watts at 8 ohms and 400 Watts into 4 ohms.

Would the extra 200 watts at 4 ohms be overkill for having the more headroom?

 

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I think either would be ok but since you can't have too much power for the most part and if you don't mind spending the extra money, go for the larger amp. Those are fairly inefficient speakers.

BTW, my speakers are rated at 87db and have tried 4 different amps with one at 150wpc, one at 200, one at 225, and the last at 275 and really didn't notice that much difference.

Thanks Norton,

Thank you for your advice,  I'll keep looking for a stronger amp.  Do have any favorite preferences when it comes to different manufacturers for inefficient speakers?  I have seen many comments about bass control but not many about strong bass at low volumes.

I personally am running a Mcintosh right now but have used a Kinergetics and started out with a hefty B&K and to be honest, couldn’t tell that much difference in the sound but I didn’t really do anything serious listening comparisons.

Some of the other brands I considered were Parasound, Vincent, Luxman, Pass Labs and Bryston so I think the bottom line is how much you are willing to spend and or if you go somewhere for a audition, if you can actually hear the difference.

Most people on this site have a preference and talk about "synergy" between the amp and speakers or a particular amp having a cold or warm sound but I’m not so sure my ears can distinguish anything like that especially now at my age.

Sorry to be so vague but I personally think you’d be happy with any decent brand and btw, in normal listening, my meters show I’m using about 5 watts or less.

I purchased a pair of these new way back in the day.   I think they are great speakers.   Given enough power they can really energize a big room with life like sound!

I found they do like power and used a Classe CA-300.   This was a very good match power wise but maybe just a little warm as I found the big Veritas a tad on the warm/dark side with a chance of overpowering some rooms with a too much mid-bass.   The combo though was very refined and powerful.   I think a Bryston 4B3 would be a great match.   I owned a 4B3 well after I sold the Veritas but the Bryston impressed me with its bass control, and the 3 series is smooth and refined relative to its price point, in my estimation.  

Enjoy the big Veritas!   They will always be a pair I remember owning very fondly.

Thank you guys for your responses, it's much appreciated.  After a great deal of research  I decided to purchase the following;  

1. Bryston BDA-1 DAC

2. Bryston BP25 Preamplifier

3. Bryston 4B SSTC Amplifier

I'll  let you know my impression although I sure it will a huge improvement over my Nakamichi RE1.