Thanks for all the replies to my initial post. As a result, I decided to consider a higher price-point. I was able to hear a Java Double Shot Power Amp in my system, and was very impressed with the results. That's what I ended up buying.
Looking for a new power amp - choosing between T + A, Atoll, Rogue
I have been upgrading my stereo. I am currently running the following:
Teac PD-505 CD transport
Chord Qutest DAC
Audible Illusions Modulus 3 pre-amp
CM Labs CM914a power amp (very old)
PMC twenty5/26i speakers (brand new)
I am happy with the current sound. But since purchasing the PMC speakers, I am thinking that I should upgrade my amplification. My dealer is recommending the following power amps: T + A A200, Rogue DragoN, and Atoll AM-400. Questions:
- Is my Audible Illusions pre-amp good enough to do justice to the PMC speakers?
- Any recommendations as to which power amp would be best for my configuration?
I like a full solid sound, with good high-frequency response for imaging and tonal quality, but the system must sound musical. I listen to a wide range of musical styles - about 50% classical and 50% everything else. I have been very pleased with my current amplifiers. They were great for my old Rogers Studio One speakers, but I suspect I should upgrade to do justice to the new PMC speakers. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Clarifications: All equipment is broken in. I've had all components including PMC speakers for at least a few months. I'm in a small market, and my dealer carries all three product lines (Atoll, Rogue, T + A). But he doesn't stock the models I mentioned. So I have to purchase based on reviews. I've heard my equipment with a lower-end Rogue and lower-end Atoll, and with the T + A M200 mono blocks (higher-end than I'm shopping). I loved the sound of the T + A, but obviously it was not a fair comparison. @ghdprentice - are you suggesting that I should up my price-range? I consider the speakers high-end; I actually like them better than any of PMC's consumer models, and am looking at them as my final pair. I want to do them justice. |