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

mike_in_nc

Ok,but I know that every single piece of guitar gear I have tried that was claimed to be better than that old stuff has never worked for me,

Most of the digital modeling stuff sounds good when you demo it,but once there is competing instruments involved it falls on its face,and sends me running to a 64 Fender amp.

I will try though,as it would be nice to just once,like something that doesn't cost a bunch.

Thanks

 

 

petaluman

Thanks,sounds like good advice.
I'am very hesitant at this point to stray far from the amps I grew up listening too,so it would have to just blow me away in order for me to make the change now.

 

You asked about the Parasound A21+. If you are willing to stretch your budget just a little bit, you can get the Parasound JC5 in silver for $5499. I’ve had Parasound amps for years and just recently bought a JC5 (but in black). I find it really neutral, and at 400 watts/channel into 8 ohms, it should have no trouble driving your Dynaudio 360s. 

Wyred4Sound SX 1000R monoblocks ($3300) will make your Dynaudios sing. Headroom is what I refer to. Like a powerful car where you set the cruise control but the transmission doesn't kick down, even in the mountains. 

mbarrett635

I saw them,but I'am trying to stay around 4,000 or less.

Probably not going to find those used for awhile either.

Are they that much better than the Halo?

Thanks