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PS Audio HCA-2 vs Monarchy SE100 Delux's
This does not address Interconnects,Power Coards,or Speaker Cables.....(Just the Amps).....
OK!!I narrowed my choices down to these two amps,and now would like suggestions,comments etc.etc. from ALL the great audio specialists out there.I want to keep the cost of the amps under 2000.00 which these fall under.I know most stereo buffs are not fimilar with my speakers being that they date back to the late 80's,but those who are I need your imput!!!!
My speakers are Infinity's RS1b's which consist of (4)huge towers.(2)bass&(2)mid/tweet towers run in 4ohm and are very efficient.I use (2) Denon POA 6600A mono amps for the Bass columns which are perfect.
I use a Conrad Johnson MV45 tube amp for the Mid/Tweet columns.I love the warmth of tube,but want to switch to a SS amp with tube like qualities.Hence these choices.I always wanted to complete the system with the two(2) mono amps for the top end so as to have each tower being powered by its own amp,(aaah stereo heaven)BUT recently I demo'ed the PS Audio HCA-2,and was quite impressed,which now has thrown a curve in my decision.(aaah technogoly,technogoly).I have read tons of reviews on both amps,but reviews are reviews,and I need hands on imput of these amps being used in their environment if possible.Looking foward to hearing from one and all.
Have a nice Holiday
OK!!I narrowed my choices down to these two amps,and now would like suggestions,comments etc.etc. from ALL the great audio specialists out there.I want to keep the cost of the amps under 2000.00 which these fall under.I know most stereo buffs are not fimilar with my speakers being that they date back to the late 80's,but those who are I need your imput!!!!
My speakers are Infinity's RS1b's which consist of (4)huge towers.(2)bass&(2)mid/tweet towers run in 4ohm and are very efficient.I use (2) Denon POA 6600A mono amps for the Bass columns which are perfect.
I use a Conrad Johnson MV45 tube amp for the Mid/Tweet columns.I love the warmth of tube,but want to switch to a SS amp with tube like qualities.Hence these choices.I always wanted to complete the system with the two(2) mono amps for the top end so as to have each tower being powered by its own amp,(aaah stereo heaven)BUT recently I demo'ed the PS Audio HCA-2,and was quite impressed,which now has thrown a curve in my decision.(aaah technogoly,technogoly).I have read tons of reviews on both amps,but reviews are reviews,and I need hands on imput of these amps being used in their environment if possible.Looking foward to hearing from one and all.
Have a nice Holiday
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