Hey there, just as a foreword:
Currently running a set of Tannoy 611s from a A&R Cambridge Audio A60 Integrated Amplifer/DacMagic XS. Retro setup for a 20 year old student I know... I love the speakers, grew up around Tannoys and love the bass from the 4 8" drivers, so they won't be changed for a while! But I'm getting clipping at high-er volumes, as well as high treble becoming a bit harsh. Is that normal for a 40W nominal and 60W punch/peak output?
I tend to run high quality spotify through the DacMagic at a few clicks off max volume, and change the volume on the A60, is that the right way to do things? Played with REW EQ to even out the frequency response (turns out my room/speakers resonate horrifically at 32Hz) and it's sounding just the way I like. However, since the A60 is actually my fathers and I've deprived him of his Gale bookshelf system back home, I think it's time I splashed out some more and got myself an amplifer.
I think I have a preference for powerful in the low-end amps, with a warm sound. Anything similar to the A60, but with more power/built in DAC.
I'm normally listening to metal/rock, with the occasional bit of everything else under the sun. I think a "bright" sounding amp may bring out the worst in the speakers, if the harsh sounds at high volume is the speakers, not the amp... I personally find nothing ruins a song like sibilance and overly loud cymbals.
TLDR:
So, in summary, budget of under £500, warm sounding, punchy bass, more than 40W per channel. 2nd hand suggestions welcome if a good bargain
Currently running a set of Tannoy 611s from a A&R Cambridge Audio A60 Integrated Amplifer/DacMagic XS. Retro setup for a 20 year old student I know... I love the speakers, grew up around Tannoys and love the bass from the 4 8" drivers, so they won't be changed for a while! But I'm getting clipping at high-er volumes, as well as high treble becoming a bit harsh. Is that normal for a 40W nominal and 60W punch/peak output?
I tend to run high quality spotify through the DacMagic at a few clicks off max volume, and change the volume on the A60, is that the right way to do things? Played with REW EQ to even out the frequency response (turns out my room/speakers resonate horrifically at 32Hz) and it's sounding just the way I like. However, since the A60 is actually my fathers and I've deprived him of his Gale bookshelf system back home, I think it's time I splashed out some more and got myself an amplifer.
I think I have a preference for powerful in the low-end amps, with a warm sound. Anything similar to the A60, but with more power/built in DAC.
I'm normally listening to metal/rock, with the occasional bit of everything else under the sun. I think a "bright" sounding amp may bring out the worst in the speakers, if the harsh sounds at high volume is the speakers, not the amp... I personally find nothing ruins a song like sibilance and overly loud cymbals.
TLDR:
So, in summary, budget of under £500, warm sounding, punchy bass, more than 40W per channel. 2nd hand suggestions welcome if a good bargain