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Picking a power amp

Hi folks,

I'am trying to pick a power amp for a modest system(15,000)

My listening area is 12x20.

I have a MX110z tuner preamp,and a Adcom 545 100wt per channel power amp now.

I just got a Auralic Vega g1 and it sounds great to me.

I'am using tidal to the the streamer and like it a lot.

It is time to pick a power amp or speakers.

I currently have 25 year old Polk m10's and since getting the auralic,I'am fairly surprised how much better they sound.

I don't know whether to get speakers or a amp next,to get to the next level.

Amps I'am considering are Mac 225,240,275 if tube or Mac 7270 or 2205 SS.

I'am also considering AR,and CJ if I could find something 2,000-5,000

For speakers I was thinking Klipsch for tube amp or Sonus Faber if SS,if I can find a model that can do rock and used under 5,000.

I listen to 40% rock 40% pop,blues,soul 20% classical,jazz.

Any thoughts on where to go next.

Thanks

 

twangy57

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jeffbij
142 posts
 

Go with the speakers first.  Which speakers you choose will impact your pre amp and amp choices.  Not just power ratings, but the amp technology.  (tubes vs SS, class A vs class A/B vs class D, etc.)  

jeffbij
142 posts
 

Also, don't under estimate the effect of the room will have on your choices.  You mentioned that it is 12x20.  Will you be putting the speakers on the short or long wall?  What else is in the room?  Carpeted?  Lots of windows?  Any acoustic room treatments? How far away from the walls can you place the speakers?  etc.

Can you post any pictures of your room in your Audiogon profile?

All of this can have a big effect.  For example, if the speakers must be right up against the wall, that is going to limit your choices.  (No electrostatics or Magnepans for you. smiley)  

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