There's no need to change your amp. The difference between 250 and 300 watts is trivial. Are you hearing sounds of distress or increased distortion from your current system?
I have question about frequency response and power issues
My current system is a Son of Ampzilla 2 and Mirage M1 speakers. I am using a Yaqin tube CD player and a Lexicon MC8 in bypass mode for a preamp. My question is basically this. My M1s have frequency response from 20 hz to 20K Hz. My amp has the same specs as does my CD player. My low end is phenomenal , I really am happy with it. I think I may be pushing my amp too hard as the M1s are rated at 250 watts but the amp is only 220. I am thinking about a Macintosh MC302 which is 300 watts output which I think will be perfect for my speakers. I am considering some B&W speakers but the frequency response ratings seem to all put the low end at around 35 Hz. Also the power requirements for the B&Ws seem to be very minimal. I don’t want to lose ANY of the belly buzz characteristics , so am I looking in the wrong direction as far as speakers go? Thanks in advance!
Showing 2 responses by onhwy61
The Mirage M1s are flat down to 30Hz and roll off to down 6dB at 25Hz, which is very respectable low base performance. If the GAS is getting too hot and regularly shutting down, then there is probably something malfunctioning in the amp. I say this assuming you are not listening at 110dB. The 2006 Stereophile review with measurements. |