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Mono blocks for Revel Salon 1’s recommendation?

I have been looking to upgrade my Krell KMA 160 mono blocks.  I have a Krell KRC -HR and an Oppo Modwright player.  I want to stay with mono blocks and thought I would stay in the late 90’s to 2010 range with something class A…but with all the new smaller amps out there etc, just wondering if I am missing something.  Thought was I needed a high watt/high current mono to get the best out of the Revel’s but not sure looking at some of the newer stuff.  Budget is 10k.  Thanks in advance.  I listen to mostly blues and rock.

lanjett
kofibaffour
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The Salon 1 has a sensitivity of 87dB/2.83V/m which is moderate voltage demand (not too sensitive, not to hard to drive voltage wise too) @lanjett 

It is a current biased speaker though with its impedance dipping below 4 ohm two times at 50Hz and 95Hz. Basically, you need 4-ohm stable amplifier that can deliver decent current flow and moderate VRMS.

Two of this is what you need - Apollon Purifi 1ET9040BA Eigentakt Monoblock

Ample current and power delivery whilst being more efficient and less of heat generators. They have incredible damping factor so control of transducer is TOTL

kennymacc
537 posts
 

In the early 2000's , I owned and absolutely loved a pair of Revel Salon 1 speakers.  At that time, I drove the Salon 1's to phenomenal effect, and I mean "PHENOMENAL" effect, with a Classe CA401 stereo amplifier.  So naturally, I would highly recommend a pair of Classe Audio mono-block amplifiers.  I currently owns a pair of Revel Salon 2 speakers, which I will ride off into the sunset with.  Nowadays, my audio system is set-up in a not so large room, so I simplified and downsized my audio system.  Currently, I drive my Salon 2's with a Hegel H590 integrated amp, which is so incredible, I don't miss the big separates one bit.  Happy listening 

yyzsantabarbara
5,097 posts
 

I had the Revel Salons 1's for 5 years and used Bryston 7B-SST monos with them. Not a great combo on top but I had a lot of good times with that setup.

However, if I had the Salon 1 today and wanted mono blocks I would wait for the Schitt Audio replacement of the Tyr monos. I have the $2000 Schitt Wotan stereo amp, and it is better than the 7B-SST in almost all respects. The bass on the 7B-SST was amazing, not sure if the stereo Wotan is the same level. The fact that I am not sure is a win for the Wotan. 

This summer Schitt will release the upgraded Tyr mono amps, and I think it will have some resemblance to the Wotan. I would have no issue using the Wotan on the Salon1, the Tyr likely will be even better and not break the bank.

My other amp, the stereo CODA #16 would be even better than the Wotan (and likely the new Tyr), but it is hard to find used (under $10k).

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