Looking for Amp advice


I am putting together a new system - Piega 10 speakers, Hovland pre-amp and Accuphase DP-75V
CD. Looking for amp and cable suggestions. SS or
Tube.
Thanks in advance
Carl
czapp

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Since you like the Accuphase CD I suggest an Accuphase amp; I'm veeeeery happy with mine. The A20V or A50V are pretty pricey but with comparable quality to the Hovland; a tube pre driving a SS amp can work quite nicely together. For somewhat less $ the P series Accuphase amps are also very good indeed.
What cables are you interested in? Interconnects, speaker cable, AC cords?
Carl I'm sure you'll be very happy with the Gamut which also uses mosfet ouput topology. Please do report back on your results with the Gamut!
Choice of cabling: I can only tell you what works nicely with my own mosfet Accuphase; I haven't experimented extensively however.
Interconnects: I have Synergistic Research Resolution Reference MKII (not the new X series - I wish) with the active shielding Master Control Center powered via a Synergistic Designer Reference Squared AC (yes the AC cord makes a big difference here, hard as that is to believe).
AC cords: again the Synergistic Research Designer Reference Squared's AC on pre & PA. All connect to a dedicated AC line through Chang Lightspeed line conditioners.
Speakers: I have high resolution horns & have great results with MIT MH750 Magnum BiWire speaker cable.
I do have an itch to upgrade my interconnects to Designer Reference X series; for my AC cords I'd upgrade but keep the same models (they are now available with active shielding in the X series).
FYI: One member reported great results with Tara Labs The One cabling with his Accuphase products.