Amplifier recommendations

tansriloi

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Apr 1, 2008
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Hi readers,

i am in the the market to replace my 2007 NAD C352 amp with something new and currently running a pair of Dynaudio X12. My options are Rotel Ra-10 , Nad D3020 and Rega Brio-r. Initially I wanted to go ahead with new D3020 but afraid it will not make a big improvement over my current amp. I am not looking for a high powered amp as it is for a small room. Features like optical, coaxial and Bluetooth connectivity was the first thing that attracted me but ultimately sound is the most important. I like detail and punch with good bass. I listen to vocals and Jazz. My NAD seems a bit tired sounding after long hours.

Other alternatives CA 651a or maybe marantz pm6005.

thanks
 
Do you have a Max budget? I found the brio r, although sounding beautiful and amazing, was lacking in bass to drive the dynaudio. I upgraded to a k3, a powerful amp, but I am also in a small room, but it sounds incredible 🙂
 
An elex r would be cheaper than a k3, just, but it will sound a bit brighter I presume. But the extra power over the brio r could be ideal.
 
I have only a budget of maximum £500 as it will be my secondary system. Room size is about 2.7 x 2.3. I cannot stretch too far.
 
tansriloi said:
I am not looking for a high powered amp as it is for a small room.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it is my understanding that a more powerfull amp will generally perform with less distortion at lower volumes, and as such a powerfull amp wouldn't be bad in a small room at all. It will just do it's job effortlessly (which can be problem, depending on what kind of sound you like).
 
DaanS said:
tansriloi said:
I am not looking for a high powered amp as it is for a small room.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it is my understanding that a more powerfull amp will generally perform with less distortion at lower volumes, and as such a powerfull amp wouldn't be bad in a small room at all. It will just do it's job effortlessly (which can be problem, depending on what kind of sound you like).

John Atkinson in his Stereophile review said:
This speaker will work better with relatively high-powered amplifiers (...)

... although the impedance + phase plots look rather benign.

Here's the link. So yes, looks like it's worth investing in a quality amp here, though I'm not sure it needs to be in the kW-range. *smile*
 
Thanks guys, what will be a good amp for my another set of speakers which is a Q Acoustic 2010i. I need something better than the NAD C352. This set will run low to medium volumes. Same sort of music as mention plus Instruments and Pop music as well.
 

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