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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!

dhaswkly

Showing 1 response by kofibaffour

kofibaffour
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Do you have them plugged into the speakers? Do that and listen first before thinking about any supposed "upgrade" to an amp@dhaswkly 

 

Your speakers that are coming have the median sensitivity of bookshelves as a floorstander (85.7dB@2.83V/1m) but aren’t a current hungry speaker and any 4 ohm stable amp should do.

So they’re middle of the road when it comes to "hard to driveness"

 

Any of those amps will do. Just pick the one you like aesthetically.

 

But if it’s Purifi Eigentakt power amps I have a more distinguished manufacturer in mind who doesn’t price gouge unless your dealer has good pricing

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