Help deciding on an amp.


Hello all,

I could use some advice on choosing a new power amp. My current setup is:

McIntosh C504 pre
Mcintosh MC2105 Amp
Vandersteen 2CE speakers
Micro Seiki DDX1000 with Sumiko Premier MMT Tonearm/Linn Asak cart
Pioneer PD65 CD
California Audio Labs DAC

I'm looking at these amps and can spend up to $1000.00. They are the Bryston 4B, Classe DR-25, Threshold 400A, Hafler DH500, Hafler XL600, B&K 4420, Proceed Amp-2 and Nakamichi PA-5 and PA-7.

Thanks for any advice.
zimmythegreek

Showing 1 response by sidssp

Your setup is well balanced. I don't understand why you want to change out
the amp. Is there something wrong with it? IMHO, I don't think the amps on
your list are better than the MC2105. They sound different, yes; but not
necessary better.

If you get tired of your amp and want a different sound, that is fine. But than
you need to audition them yourself and decide what you like best. Buying
something based on other people's taste will probably end up with
disappointment, especially you already have a well matched system from what
I see.