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

Showing 2 responses by mike_in_nc

You could try some of the Orchard Audio GaNFET Class D amps. I have some and really like them. They sound a little different to me from PuriFi Class D amps (which I also like). I suggest you should investigate which approach sounds better to you in your setup.

I am an engineering type who believes all of these modern amps with perfect measured performance should sound the same. Much to my discomfort, that's not what I've experienced when I tried them.

@twangy57 - Future Audiophile has reviewed quite a few Class D amps. I can think of worse places to start your reading.

As you do your reading, I hope you'll consider two things: (1) Class D has improved a LOT in the last 10 years, and some people (including me) think it rivals Class A sound; and (2) a lot of audiophile prejudice is out there, based on who-knows-what (maybe the Class D of 20 years ago, maybe just that it's called "D") against Class D. IMO that is rubbish. I have heard and owned some Class D amps that I've preferred to more expensive class AB amps, including some very highly regarded ones.

Trust your own ears.