tube amp for ProAc Response.. need suggestions


hi guys, i will try to keep it short & simple

my setup consists of a peachtree decco dac/pre and a mcintosh mc7100 amp in a ~11x15 room.. and just picked up a set of proac response 1.5

i used to have b&w 805's which is why i bought mcintosh, but i've read tubes work better with proac and i want to give it a shot

i do not want an integrated because my peachtree is staying as the dac/pre... i've read conrad johnson and audio research work very well with proacs

unfortunately my budget is capped around $1000, but i'm happy to buy used off the audiogon market

any suggestions/advice would be appreciated, thanks!
koven

Showing 1 response by steveaustin

I'm using a Cary SLA-70 (35w/ch) with ProAc 2S's. Sounds bea-U-tee-full! Very tuneful and 'punchy' sounding. These speakers are very kind to tube amps, and visa-versa.

I heard both ProAc 1SC's and 2S's with an Audio Research VT60 (50w/ch) amp years ago at the local dealer, and in many ways it was the best combination I had heard in that store over the years.

You see both of these amps pop up on Audiogon in your price range. Good luck, and let us know what you decide on and how it works out!