muffinhead123
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| Replacement for Snell M7 Bookshelf Speakers I run a Kenwood C2 basic preamp in concert with a Kenwood basic m2a power amp. More than enough power (conservatively rated at 220 watts) with amazingly transparent fidelity. I play both vinyl (through a Technics Sl1200mkii) and lossless digital C... | |
| Stands? @simao https://content.abt.com/documents/8800/M7_cut-sheet.pdf | |
| Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS @soix thank you thank you thank you for suggesting that amp! I hooked up my system today, and even with the Lyr as a preamp it sounded fantastic. The bass especially was tight, controlled, and impactful. The McCormack drove the speakers extremely ... | |
| Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS I got a used McCormack DNA 0.5 for $650 shipped. It arrived yesterday, and while I haven't heard it yet, the build quality and soldering looks top notch. Can't wait to try it out once I get some speaker wire! | |
| Impedance matching with tube amp @bdp24 So you're saying that the nominal impedance is a measurement of output impedance at some chosen reference frequency? Is it typical for there to be large enough fluctuations in impedance across the frequency spectrum so that problems occur? ... | |
| Impedance matching with tube amp Alrighty, thanks a lot guys! | |
| Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS Any thoughts on Saga, Schiit’s passive/active preamp? It seems like a good cheap option for something that’s pretty transparent. I'm already creeping toward the high end of my budget, for the speakers, amp, and preamp, so if getting this will give... | |
| Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS @soix Thank you for that. Let it be said that I have the option of selling the Lyr2 + a pair of headphones for ~$1000, of which some (or all) could go to a proper preamp. I'm not really using that piece of gear any more, and have been planning to ... | |
| Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS OK all, counteroffer at $600 for the McCormack DNA 0.5. It looks like a really solid piece of gear, and I'm itching to go the power amp route. Make it a deal? | |
| Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS @soundsrealaudio The room’s going to be small (~150-200 square feet) with my seating about 8 feet from the speakers. | |
| Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS @stereo5 @akg_ca Any thoughts on the power amp @soix recommended? https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/mccormack/dna-05.shtmlAs I said, I am willing to stretch the budget up to $1000, which I feel could give me a very respectable used amp. | |
| Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS @soix that amp looks pretty good. I just made an offer for it. Thanks for the pointer! | |
| Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS Thank you all for your suggestions. I neglected a crucial part of the recommendations: my budget for the amp is going to be under $1000. I’d like to keep it under $500 if possible. Unfortunately, that rules out quite a few of your suggestions. It ... | |
| Just confused about where to start @willemj I will definitely check out the Yamaha power amp. I have enough cash to buy a decent power amp so I might as well use it. Thanks again for all your help. | |
| Just confused about where to start @willemj thank you very much. I used to be into cycling and bike maintenance myself. Sadly no more... Enjoy your weekend! |