Matching a amplifier to speakers


Hello.

I had a thread a while back on picking a amp for my system.

It was suggested that I pick my speakers first as to not make a costly error.

I ’am back now that I have bought a set of speakers.

Just to reiterate my currant modest system is as follows,

Auralic Vega g1 streamer/dac

Rega p6 turntable with exact cartridge

Nackimichi CD player

McIntosh MX110 tuner/preamp

Adcom GFA-545 power amp

My currant speakers are Polk M10’s

The new to me speakers are Dynaudio Focus 360’s

I listen to 70% rock,pop,and blues and 30% jazz and classical

My listening space is 13x20 

My budget is 5000 or less.

I have read that these speakers need a lot of currant and a good amount of watts to sound there best.

I would like to go ss if possible,as my preamp is fairly warm sounding,but I’am open to suggestions.

Since I have been looking at audio gear and buying a couple new items,I have tried to re-evaluate my listing habits and goals.

I have a general habit of starting each listening session with a known favorite at modest volume,and see where that takes me.

Sometimes I do get inspired to crank some loud rock for maybe 20 minutes,and then return to regular programming.

Since getting tidal and a streamer,I have rediscovered the joy’s of exploring unfamiliar territories.

I say this to try to express my need to have a amplifier that can do rock,yet have the ability to check out new styles with clarity,and accuracy required.

I know it would be a good idea to go to a bunch of audio shops and shows ,but I'am probably not going to do that .

I will most likely narrow it down to a couple,then go check them out.

Thank you.

 

 

 

twangy57

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@twangy57 Wrote:

 

Matching a amplifier to speakers

The new to me speakers are Dynaudio Focus 360’s

Schiit Tyr mono amps $1599 each. smiley

Mike

 

@twangy57 Wrote:

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ditusa

I will put them on the short list,are they class D?

Thanks

From the Schiit site: 

’’No switching supplies?

No.

No Class D?

No.

Class A or AB?

Neither. Continuity™.

What is this Continuity™ thing, really?

Continuity is our way of compensating for transconductance droop when the amplifier transitions out of Class A operation and into Class AB, and to help solve the mismatch between NPN and PNP output devices.’’ smiley

Mike

@twangy57 Wrote:

ditusa

I looked at the schiit tyre,but it has a input impedance of 47k.

I'am looking for something near 100k or more as Mcintosh recommends for my MX110 tuner/pre-amp

thanks

Why not buy a McIntosh Amp?

Mike

@twangy57 Wrote:

The only other amp I have found so far that has a impedance close to what I need  is the Parasound Halo 21+

Parasound Halo 21+ Input Impedance (SE): 33 kΩ see specifications below: smiley

’’Specifications

Power Output (8, 4, 1 Ohm): 300 W, 500 W, 1,000 W

Inputs: Stereo RCA, stereo XLR, DC trigger

Input Impedance (Bal., SE): 66 kΩ, 33 kΩ

Gain: 29 dB

Dimensions (WHD): 17-5/8" x 7-1/8" x 20"

Weight: 71 lb.’’

Mike