It’s really hard to see going wrong pairing something like an AH, ARC. Octave, or LTA preamp with a Coda or Hegel amp. Just pick the combo of flavors that you think would fit best with your tastes in the context of your current equipment. I’ve heard Pulsars sound excellent with mid-level Hegel and Bel Canto electronics so they’re not dependent on megabuck electronics to shine, and I’m sure they’ll sound absolutely fantastic with pretty much any of this higher-level gear you’re looking at now.
Looking for an AMP to match JA Pulsar and Lampi
Hey everyone,
I’m on the hunt for an amp that pairs well with my Joseph Audio Pulsar speakers and Lampizator Big7 DAC. Right now, I’m using an older Arcam Alpha 9 amp and preamp, but the Arcam is struggling to drive the Pulsars properly. I’m still undecided whether I should go for a solid-state or tube amp. I’ve been considering a preowned Audio Research 80S, but it’s pretty expensive and hard to find in Europe. Been thinking also about VTL, Ayon Audio...
Any recommendations? I’m aiming for a sound that’s detailed but also rich and full. My budget is around $9k.
Thanks!