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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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rubicon15
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I agree, if you’re replacing the amp and speakers at the same time, most people prefer to select or determine their top 1-3 speakers before purchasing an amp. However, if you’re interested in a tube amp like CJ or MAC, it may influence your speaker selection to some degree. Specifically, how much power is needed to drive the speakers and possibly that “tube” sound impacting the sonic characteristics of the speakers. Just keep this in mind when you audition speakers. 

Since you mentioned CJ, a used Classic 60SE or new Classic 62SE is a great place to start. They offer that classic CJ sound at a lower price point. If you need more power, you could consider the 100 watt Classic. Hope this helps. Enjoy the journey. 

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