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Sopra 2 Amp Recommendation

Hi all,
I've got the upgrade bug and I wanted to get some advice from the community. Right now I have a pair of sopra no2's, a JL Sub, and an Anthem STR Integrated. I love the Anthem room correction so I am looking to keep it as my pre-amp OR swap to the STR Pre-Amp.

My main question is what to get for a power amp? I've read some other threads and haven't come to any firm conclusions. Soundstage and punch tend to be the main things I look for. I'm hoping to stay with some of the brands that are well known and hold their value a bit better (Anthem, Pass, Macintosh, etc). I'll probably buy used and spend $6-10k. Anyone have suggestions? 

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james633
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Laaudionit,

 

Interesting comment on the Mac, I don’t disagree as I have not heard any of those. but does show the importance of listening to them yourself.
 

I find it important to use a low enough tap. If the speaker is low ohm (like the Sopra) the 2 ohm tap really changes the sound (darker) vs the 8 ohm (brighter). Food for thought for anything demoing Mac.  

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