AR-3A has very low efficiency. It needs high power amp. The Mc225 won't be able to drive it.
New Set Up questions
New to the forum so hopefully I'm posting this in the right area;
I haven't had a high end system in many years and with some research I've put together a potential system that I hope will work well. (I have not made a single purchase yet) I'm asking for advice so that I can be sure there are no issues or concerns with what I think could be a nice system. The TT Cartridge is an unknown right now so any suggestions there are greatly appreciated.
I don't play anything too loud 90% of the time. my room is a normal sized living room set up so about 15 x 25 here in the bay area. Lots of textiles but no carpet. I will be playing vinyl and MP3 and mostly classic rock, early blues, folk, 80's Alt and some jazz.
Here is what I would like to set up barring any issues;
1) Linn Sondek TT (cartridge is not known)
2) Conrad Johnson PV8 preamp in original unmodded cond)
3) McIntosh MC 225 Tube Amp
4) Either AR 3A's or Klipsch Heresy's (both earlier vintage)Not sure which might work better. guessing the Heresy's.
Please comment on anything to help me make changes or think about tone issues where needed. Any and all insight is greatly appreciated!
I haven't had a high end system in many years and with some research I've put together a potential system that I hope will work well. (I have not made a single purchase yet) I'm asking for advice so that I can be sure there are no issues or concerns with what I think could be a nice system. The TT Cartridge is an unknown right now so any suggestions there are greatly appreciated.
I don't play anything too loud 90% of the time. my room is a normal sized living room set up so about 15 x 25 here in the bay area. Lots of textiles but no carpet. I will be playing vinyl and MP3 and mostly classic rock, early blues, folk, 80's Alt and some jazz.
Here is what I would like to set up barring any issues;
1) Linn Sondek TT (cartridge is not known)
2) Conrad Johnson PV8 preamp in original unmodded cond)
3) McIntosh MC 225 Tube Amp
4) Either AR 3A's or Klipsch Heresy's (both earlier vintage)Not sure which might work better. guessing the Heresy's.
Please comment on anything to help me make changes or think about tone issues where needed. Any and all insight is greatly appreciated!