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Subwoofer recommendation for jazz and rock

Hi,
I've got a simply setup with a pair of Sonus Faber Concertinos, and a Musical Fidelity A3.2 amp. Source is CD or my Thorens turntable.

I find that I have trouble hearing the bass parts in jazz trios, and that rock can use more... energy. What is a good recommendation for a sub, in keeping with the modesty of the rest of the system?

I'm interested in the REL, especially the T-0. Would this integrate well? Also, below is a photo of the rear of my amp- how can I connect a subwoofer?

thanks!

http://img.usaudiomart.com/uploads/large/966445-musical-fidelity-a32-dual-mono-integrated-amplifier-32-made-in-england.jpg
adnan

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macdadtexas
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ahhh, I've been on this journey

Velodyne DD's, Vandersteen 2wq, JL Audio (truly amazing), Rel B-1, SVS, Sunfire, B & W, Martin Logan... all to get tight bass to my Maggies (mostly for the 3.6R's I had for years). It gets frustrating. Mostly the Velodyne DD and JL Audio were the best of this group. Very fast and great flexibility.

But at the time I started this I was trying to use one sub for both HT and music, so eventually, kind of on a flyer, I bought a Definitive Technology Supercube (a 10" one at that time) to see if it could handle both inputs. It was amazing, and comparatively inexpensive. I've used these subs exclusively since then. I've actually never sold any of them.

In my media room I now have a Supercube 4000 which is only 8" and with the passive radiators is incredibly fast. It's very powerful, and I have the speaker level connection on from my Bryston amp. Kick drums on Jazz and Classical Bass are amazing. Quick, sharp with no bloating.

I think these subs are some of the best kept secrets in high end audio.

Good luck.
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