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Parasound Zamp and Kef?

I got a really good deal on Kef q350, and was originally going to run these on an Yamaha AVR-650 I had sitting in storage.  Wife wasn't thrilled about having that monster in the house again.  I looked around and saw the Parasound Zamp3.  I love Parasound amps from my years working the home audio circuit decades ago. This fit my budget, and the power seems good enough.  I don't need 100watts, because the room these are in is an 8x10 little man cave.  Got a Schiit passive preamp to handle volume.

So anyway... Trying to keep below $500 since this is a 2nd system and I try never to spend more on equipment than I did on speakers.  Is this a good match? I've not been into music systems for a few decades, so I'm not quite sure what all is comparable or what is way overrated/underrated.

Thanks in advanced.  
deafleper
213runnin
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Hey, if you're looking at Parasound, the 275 amp is a big step up from the Z amp, at 90 wpc and having better specs across the board.  If you're ok with B stock, you can get one here for 200 off.

http://https//www.safeandsoundhq.com/products/parasound-model-275-v-2-two-channel-power-amplifier-b-stock-full-warranty
deafleper OP
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Thanks. The zamp delivers tomorrow. I have a month to decide. My man cave is super tiny, so I don’t think I need 90watts, unless my neighbors across the street want to listen too.

i’m sure the zamp3 sounds better than my current setup: google mini streaming thru the Bose revolve. :)
thebadmintonking
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Hey @deafleper, I’m curious how the setup turned out … I’m considering a Zamp to power some Q150’s, and would love to hear how you’ve found the pairing!

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