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So Hard to Decide on an Amp

Hey,

So lately I have been thinking about getting an Amp and using my existing Vincent SV-500 Hybrid Integrated as a Pre-Amp.

I have inquired about some amps in other threads but it just seems so hard to decide as to what will have good Synergy with my system.

Wish I could try out all the Amps that I am thinking about but that would be quite difficult.

The one that is at the top of my list (mind you I haven't personally heard any of these, just going on reviews) is the Pass Labs XA25.

But am also considering the Parasound A21+ and A23+, Benchmark AHB2 and Mystere PA21.

All of have received good reviews and comments from folks.

I suppose the Parasound, especially the A21+ would provide the best Base Response but the others would also be quite worthy.

Tomorrow, I have a Technics SL-G700 SACD Player arriving and so I will be playing with that for a little bit to see if I like it (I am pretty confident I will). My current Denon DVD Bluray Player which I was using has been acting up and I decided it was time for an upgrade.

But soon after, I think I want to try an amp. Not that I really need it, the Vincent satisfies but I am just curious to what an Amp can bring to the table in my system.

Thanks

Jay
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Jay. The Martin Logan Motion 40 has crossovers at 500 and 2600.
Little woofers struggle to make deep bass. They have to make long excursions causing distortion at all other frequencies. Middle C is 256 Hz so those woofers are carrying a large chunk of the midrange, over an octave. Instead of another amp I think you would make a more significant improvement if you get two subwoofers. They will add the missing deep bass and if you use a full 2 way crossover on them they will relieve thos little woofers from those long excursions cleaning up your midrange significantly. 

Otherwise you can not go wrong with The Parasound A21+
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