I have 5 Kenwood L-07M amps driving Revel F30s, M20s, and a C30. The F30s are providing reasonable bass for now (no subs yet). The monoblocks with short 1-meter Kimber 8TC cables deliver power and speed - and the cable layout is pretty clean compared to running miles of beefy speaker cables. It sounds great and is really clean. And reliable. The L-07Ms almost are never powered down - they stay on for weeks at a time, and one of our cats likes to sleep on them during the Winter. So not only are the Kenwoods reliable, but they are slightly abused and still keep on kickin' butt. I've got an L-07T that is still doing duty as well.
Subwoofer Amp Recommendations
I've added a stereo pair of VBT Magellan passive subs (fantastic, BTW)to my 2-channel system. VBT recommends using their 200S amp, which I have---and it is good---and I could get another for stereo, but as I'm using a Tact 2.2x, I don't need the crossover/volume functions in their amp, and would rather not have to put the signal through another set of electronics.
My considerations have ranged from the new Carver Pro amps (but I'm not happy about their connections as I'd need new cables or adapters) to used Adcoms/NADs/Aragons. I've also considered PS Audio and Sunfire, but not sure if I need to spend that much just for a bass amp.
A friend suggested the new Panasonic 45 digital receiver which takes a digital input (saving me the expense of a DAC, but I already have an extra anyway).
Your thoughts and experience would be appreciated.
My considerations have ranged from the new Carver Pro amps (but I'm not happy about their connections as I'd need new cables or adapters) to used Adcoms/NADs/Aragons. I've also considered PS Audio and Sunfire, but not sure if I need to spend that much just for a bass amp.
A friend suggested the new Panasonic 45 digital receiver which takes a digital input (saving me the expense of a DAC, but I already have an extra anyway).
Your thoughts and experience would be appreciated.