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.
ditusa1,969 posts @twangy57 Wrote:
Why not buy a McIntosh Amp? Mike Which one? All the solid state amps have a low input impedance around 20k ohm's,which means they won't match well with my preamp's output of 40k ohm's If you mean tubes, which one has over 120 watts that I can get for 5000,or less? Thanks |
I know you’re thinking SS, but if you consider tubes, the MC 275 would likely play nicely with the MX110. My ancient McIntosh XRT 20’s have comparable sensitivity to your new Dynaudio 360 speakers, and my 275 drives them admirably.I purchased my very low hours MK VI 275 from Audio Classics for $4999. |
"100boardwalk17 posts I know you’re thinking SS, but if you consider tubes, the MC 275 would likely play nicely with the MX110. My ancient McIntosh XRT 20’s have comparable sensitivity to your new Dynaudio 360 speakers, and my 275 drives them admirably.I purchased my very low hours MK VI 275 from Audio Classics for $4999."
I originally planned on going tube,but from everything I have read and what people on here that have owned the Dynaudio focus 360’s have told me is,they need at lot of power and a lot of currant. I also think with the warm nature of the mx110,my system might benefit from some clarity offered by the right ss amp. I have been looking at the Mcintosh amps,just need to think on it some more. I just know some people have said these speakers seem to like at least 200 watts per channel. Thanks |
For what it is worth: My Futtermans are notoriously fussy about load. Since I am married to the Futtermans, speaker choice comes second: find a pair that matches up to the Futtermans. Except that I already owned the Altec 694Cs. Which, coincidentally, paired up magnificently with the Futtermans. Pure luck. |
