ProAc Response 2: CJ CAV45, Cary SEI 300B, or Cary Rocket 88?

Looking at the amps listed in the title to pair with my newly acquired ProAc Response 2: CJ CAV45, Cary SEI 300B, or Cary Rocket 88

Looking for the best tone and most in-the-room presence possible. Also want tuneful/rhythmic bass vs depth/authority.

Any feedback from those who have heard any of these, especially with ProAc would be appreciated.

Thanks!

leahy11-20-2021 2:05am

twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,313 posts 11-20-2021 at 12:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For many years, I owned Response 2.5's which I drove with a Cary CAD-301SE amp. This was a little-known power amp that they made for a while. It used a larger chassis than the '300 integrated, but also had a pair of 300Bs. I think Cary rated it at 14W a channel. It drove the 2.5's to volumes well above any reasonable limit, and this in medium-sized rooms. So the little Cary integrated is definitely the way to go.