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

@twangy57 

I would highly suggest the Anthem STR Power Amp. It'll power any speaker you hook to it (see reviews with measurements and you'll see it's actual power output), looks awesome with the meters (which you can turn off if you don't like them) and it has a fantastic sound.

Not my ad

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650203087-anthem-str-amplifier-mint-mint-mint/

@twangy57  - I recommended the JC5 since you initially suggested a budget of $5000. Less is understandable (although I never seem to be able to come in under budget). lol. But the close out price on a new silver Parasound JC5 is nearly the same as recent used ones. If you’re considering Parasound, this is a pretty good deal. 

incorrigable

ThanksI will look a the wired 4sound amps,they might be a good candidate,as they have like a 91k ohm input impedance.

My Mac mx110 is recommended to be used with amps of at least 100k ohms,and there aren’t many solid state amps that have that.

I might have to go tube if I want to keep the Mcintosh pre-amp.

That could get expensive with the high currant these speakers like.

Does anybody know of any good solid state amps with input impedance of at least 100k.

Thanks

 

In my search for a high impedance amp,it seems most of the Conrad Johnson SS amps have a 100k ohm input spec.

I found a old one for sale on the Audiogon site..It is a 350sa SS amp.

It has the power I need and is in my budget.I have heard CJ tube amps,which I thought sounded great.

Would any of you consider buying a amp over 20 years old ?(I think).

Thanks