Help me with a major amp upgrade...


Hi,

I need your help and recommendations...

I am looking for a great 2 channel amp to power my speakers (Mezzo Utopia) which are part of 2 channel / HT setup. My current gear comprises of the Mezzo (accompanied by a Center Utopia and Elektra 905 as rears), Integra Research RDC7 as the processor, Electrocompaniet EMC1 and Marantz DV8400 as source and an Elektra Reference 5 channel amp. I am using ensemble cabling and PC’s as well.

I listen to a lot of 2 channel and while I rally like the setup (for both 2 channel and Movies/SACD/DVDA – all sound great) I am thinking about a major upgrade, starting with the Amp.

My budget is around $5K for the amp. What I want (guess everyone wants that…) is great clarity in the mids, big soundstage and good bass. I listen to Jazz, vocals, etc.

Any recommendation guys? I am not looking for tubes (although the Mezzo is very efficient) and would like to avoid huge amps (all of this sits in my living room…).

I am open to any suggestions and your help would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,

Raanan
raananlerner
hi Raanan,

You are welcome to try out the sa1000 in your home for 14 days. www.reddragonaudio.com

Best part is that its only $1799 but will compete with amps in the $5k category quite easily (and will even put some to shame).

of course I am a bit biased as they are my amps but hey...what's wrong with a little shameless self-promotion now and again?

Cheers!
Hi....I've got Diva Utopia's and had the Mc C46 Pre / Mc 401 amp combination in house a few weeks ago for audition. Very synergistic with the JM Labs....I'm buying them.
My advice : McIntosh new MC402, Bryston 4b-sst or +, Bel Canto Evo's bridged, or Classe possibly. LOVE my (2) EVO2's in mono!!
My experience with the Ayre V-1xe into my Micro Utopia BE's has been very satisfying.