When to Amp it Up?


Just wondering what events led others on the forum to upgrade amps?

What was lacking in your set up, or did something new come out to peak your interest? Any and all stories are welcomed, and recommendation always!

My situation is I love my system, but I feel my amplification might be my weakest link. However I’m struggling to find what exactly I’d be looking for in upgrading? I feel my Bi-amped set up really sounds good, but am looking at more up market amps (Parasound JC5 vs McIntosh MC830 mono blocks). Is more power always better, and should your amp ever cost more then your speakers?

Current Amplification

Dual Cambridge Audio Azur 851w set to Bi-amped dual mono (200w/8o, 350w/4o)

Speakers

JBL L-100 Classic 75th Anniversary (4o)

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Showing 1 response by bjesien

Did you hear the speakers prior to purchasing them? Just asking because it can be difficult to assess a system without an anchor component that you have  had some time with. For instance maybe it's not the amp but the speaker...

The current crop of Youtube guys are impressive in that they've build their businesses, but you won't likely get any useful advice until your knowledge is equal to or greater than theirs.  Not that hard to do.