Amp for ProAc 140mk2. Choice between vincent sv236mk2, arcam a28, bewitch 6550, exposure 2010s2

[QuickLearner]

Hi,

i have Proac studio 140 mk2. May upgrade in future to the D18s.

i have a choice of 4 amps

Vincent SV-236-MK2 hybrid, a year old but less used

Arcam A28- one is 4 years old, one is new

Bewitch 6550 band new

Exposure 2010s2, few months old

We do not get many options in second hand in my counry except a lot of NADs and some gem like the vincent here and there.

Music choice is mainly lounge, r&b, occassional disco and soft rock. Lots of floyd, coldplay, doors, eagles....source arcam cd192, rdac, mac mini, ipad with rwand,

I am so confused which amp to go for. I really like the tube sound but cant afford full blown solutions like unison research etc. The vincent attracts me as its hybrid, the bewitch is decently reviewed is and a full tube option - but its chinese and i dont have any experience with chinese products. Exposure is another option but i havent heard this. Arcam being considered as i have some arcam kit already. Please help.....

 

[Benedict_Arnold]

I have no experience with any of the amps you listed.

However I did use the Proac Studio 140 Mark ONEs with twin Cyrus X-Powers in twin mono bi-amped mode to great affect. The downward firing bass ports onto a wood over cement floor filled out the "thin" bass attributed to Cyrus gear. You need a pre-amp to drive these and the Cyrus X-Power is an obvious non DAC equipped option, DAC-XP Plus with an onboard DAC.

Cyrus kit comes up quite frequently on the web auction sites if that helps.

Just my two cents worth....

 

[CnoEvil]

If you have access to Sugden, that might be another possibility.

.....of the amps you have listed, I would lean towards the Vincent, but I haven't heard that combination.

Make sure the possible upgrade to the D18s is worth the effort.

EDIT. In case you find it useful (post 4 onwards): http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/cyrus-6xp-or-leema-pulse-for-rs6?page=2

 

[plastic penguin]

From what I've read Primare goes very well with ProAc speakers. The OP really needs to audition a few different makes.