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Suggestions on a new /used amp for Focal speakers.

Hello.
My speakers are Focal 826W powered by two rebuild Sony TA-55ES , but i think it is time sell them and to upgrade to one amplifier.
Some details: room is 12 by 18 feet with cathedral ceiling/lots of curtains, large paintings, carpet floors.
Amplifier is set up on a dedicated 20 amp line.
As far as the sound itself, mids and sound stage are more important to me than bass. Of course I want tight bass, but at my age, it is not that important.I am looking for a warm sound versus more detail.
I mostly listen to CD`s (sometimes MacBook). The genres I listen to are:  classic rock, blues and some classic music as well. Mostly low to mid level, but when the wife is gone, sometimes I crank it!
Budget is about  $ 3000 , more or less.
Thoughts? Ideas? 
Thank you for your suggestions.
(hope this make sense!)
 

rockanroller

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georgehifi
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If you look at the first graph, you’ll see the 826W’s are 2.5ohm around 100hz this is the power region, and on top of that it has around - 60 degree phase angle as well down there.
This is a load that needs an amp that can deliver current.

If you want good tight powerful bass, I would suggest a >100w solid state amp that is not Mosfet output but BJT (bi-polar).

http://cdn.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/1110Focfig1.jpg

Cheers George
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georgehifi
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The Profiles are a old/deleted Focal series, the Chorus 826W is a totally different speaker and current.
The test bench graph (above) was measured by Stereophile, I think they are trustworthy in how they measure, as they’ve been testing since 1962 and constantly upgrade their test equipment to the latest/best gear.

Cheers George
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