06-27-09: RevrobThe ported Mirage floorstanders, and particularly the OMD-28, need an amp with a low output impedance, lots of current, and preferably a high damping factor. My personal experience and one A-goner's recommendation indicate that these speakers like switching amps. I use an Onkyo A-9555 integrated (a switching amp) to drive my OMD-15s. The Onkyo's damping factor is a rather low 25, but it's still an excellent match, probably because the Onkyo is fast, has lots of instantaneous current on tap, a wide bandwidth, and doesn't crap out on impedance dips. I can see where certain tube amps might not be a good match.
I read one of the review for the Mirage and the review stated that when he inserted the DK Integrated amp in place of the Simaudio I-7 the bass sounded boomy and he would not recommend the speakers with this amp.
Monitor with sub or Full Range Speakers
I have a budget of $3,000.00 for a pair of used speakers. I am buying used so that I can maximized my choices. My listening is mostly jazz, old R&B, and contemporary Christin music.
I have seen speakers in this range for monitors like JM Lab Micro Utopia for $2,000 and then I would add sub-woofer. Or Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Sig System 2pc for $3,200.00 shipped. Is there a big difference in sound between monitors and a good sub or a full range. I have only owned full range speakers and thought I might try something different.
Looking for comments from those who have owned both and why they preferred one or the other.
My room is about 18 x 14 with 9ft ceilings.
Equipment:
CD player is Cary 306/200
LSA Signature Integrated Amp
Verastarr Cables and interconnects
BPT ac conditioner
Thanks.
I have seen speakers in this range for monitors like JM Lab Micro Utopia for $2,000 and then I would add sub-woofer. Or Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Sig System 2pc for $3,200.00 shipped. Is there a big difference in sound between monitors and a good sub or a full range. I have only owned full range speakers and thought I might try something different.
Looking for comments from those who have owned both and why they preferred one or the other.
My room is about 18 x 14 with 9ft ceilings.
Equipment:
CD player is Cary 306/200
LSA Signature Integrated Amp
Verastarr Cables and interconnects
BPT ac conditioner
Thanks.