Help finding me an amp for my Revel Ultima Salon 2s


I have been running a complete Krell EVO system for over 15 years and I loved it. That was my sound! Full, wide open stage, bass control like crazy and musicality that I have never experienced before. Maria Callas in your room!

But I recently sold it and now have a need for a new power amp. Currently have a Pass X-1 pre, Esoteric SACD, SME table with Soundsmith Strain Gauge cartridge. I tried an Esoteric A-02 but it just sounded very restrained in this set up. Closed in, no depth, no life. Now I know this is good amp so I am assuming this is a speaker mismatch.
BTW...I have also changed my cables to PAD Venustas as the system was fully CAST before so not sure how this is impacting the sound too.

I live in Hawaii so I really do not want a boutique amp. need one that will be reliable. Thinking Luxman, Pass....????

I want my EVO sound back!
I need help!
mauidj

Showing 1 response by mzkmxcv

Did you visit Pueo Audio near Kaimuki Middle? 
 
I would assume Mark Levinson would be the best fit, as they are the same company (I know Amir of ASR uses them with his Salon2’s).  
  
 ATI, Bryston, and Benchmark should also be good.