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Need advice with matching amp with speakers

Hello. I need help matching a potential pair of speakers with my amp. The amp is a Michi X3 Series 2 with the following specs:

Max power output 350W/Ch (4Ω)

Continuous power output 200W/Ch (8Ω)

Total harmonic distortion <0.008%

Frequency response: Line Level Inputs: 10Hz - 100kHz (+0dB, -0.4dB)

                                   Digital Inputs: 20Hz - 20kHz (0 ± 0.4dB)

                                   Phono Input: 20Hz - 20kHz (+0dB, +0.4dB)

S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted)

Line Level Inputs: 102dB

Digital Inputs: 102dB

Phono Input: 80dB

 

The speaker is the Sonus faber Sonetto V G2 with the following specs:

Frequency response 38-40000 Hz

Sensitivity @ 2V83 88dB

Nominal Impedance 4Ω

Recommended amplifier power 50-280W

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

zooropean
freediver
1,326 posts
 

Excellent speakers that are highly revealing with a tweeter that is described as "incisive",amp is pretty much dead neutral according to reviews,cable choice could tip SQ into slightly analytical/sharp territory so I would look to cables tending to be smooth,slightly warmish like Cardas & bi wiring or good jumpers are recommended instead of the factory jumper bars...
Other speakers that would be a good match would be Spendor,Harbeth or ProAc...

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rick_n
324 posts
 

Hard to make a recommendation since you didn't share anything about the listening room or what sound qualities you prefer.  What type of music do you play? I'm sure you will get some thoughtful responses if the members have the information they need to help.

zooropean OP
1 posts
 

The listening room size is "average" and cluttered, but that's about to change, so basically, this is a temporary situation. I have a pair of 20-year-old Nordost cables, but I can't remember the model. I listen to a great variety of music types, and regarding the sound qualities, I know I don't like "brightness." Not expecting any specific recommendations because I have too many variables, but thanks for your responses. Should I assume that the specs mentioned above match? 

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