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Need Recommendations for Amp/Pre or Integrated

Just to let everyone know Iam very new to this forum and any
help would be great. I have read just about every post for the last two months to help me learn more about two channel audio in general. I currently have a small home theater set-up of some Def. Techs but Iam attempting to assemble a Two- channel setup for my living room(14x25x8). I just purchased a pair of used Tyler Acoustic Ref. Monitors and stands for 1450.00. Just let me say that Ty provides true customer service. Iam looking for a Amp/Pre or Intergrated in the 2000.00 range used or new. I have been considering a new Odyssey Stratos Amp and a used Rogue Audio 66 pre. Any suggestions would be very helpfull.

Thanks
Jim
jhmiles
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bradz
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I use to own a Odyssey Stratos amp paired with a Rogue 66 and was very happy until the upgrade bug hit me. You might also want to consider the Rogue Tempest integrated amp which has been praised here and on audioasylum. The customer service from Rogue is outstanding and can answer any questions that you may have. I believe that member Buckingham is using a Tempest, so you might want to drop him a line or do a search under Rogue (look for "Rogue owners unite" thread).
rgd
656 posts
 
I really enjoy my Tyler Ref Monitors but chime in that they are bass shy. Plenty of current helps out a bit - Bryston 4B-ST amp (mated with a Rogue 66) does it for me.
jhmiles OP
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Hey everyone thanks for your input but now I feel that I may have made a mistake on the Tyler Ref. purchase. I guess I will listen and judge for myself. Since I dont live very close to a large metro. city it's very hard to audition different equipmemt so does this mean I purchase used amps/pre/integrated until I find something I like that way I can sell it and not take such a big hit in cost? Should I
use all ss equipment or would a tube pre be ok?

Jim
rgd
656 posts
 
You will have to listen to the Tylers to determine if "you made a mistake" although if you end up feeling the bass isn't low enough for you you can always add in a sub. The Tylers have great imaging and offer a smooth but accurate presentation. A good powerful SS amp (a tube pre might be nice depending on the SS amp chosen) might be in order if you like higher dB's... And if home auditions are not readily available you might inquire with Ty as to his knowledge on his customer's amplification choices and then search out used units at this site.
eldragon
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That would be worst mistake on 'someone else' deciding your speaker, or that matter ANY purchase. You asked for amplification for YOUR speakers, and not the critique of your purchase. I agree with Rgd, research and learn.
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