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 sgreg1

Don’t have the affaire. You stated “I love my system”. What else could you ask for. Always remind your self that it is about the music first and last. You are about to cheat on your love of music to go and have an affaire with the hot new flame named ”system” not knowing that system will use you abuse you and put you out to the curb. System is never satisfied and will drain your bank account all in the name of romance and never in the name of your true love music. Like all relationships it is ok to fantasize and dream about what could be better but to act will get you burned. In the end it is all about music and system will always be winking at you but know the motive behind system and stay with music and be happy.