Creek Evolution 2 Amp - Matching with EPOS?

[El Hefe]

Hi all, As I have just purchased a ProAc D18 recently, my previous EPOS M12.2 is sitting 'quietly' in the lounge now. Hence, I am planning to start up a hifi set up there. The system will be based around: 1. EPOS M12.2 2. Marantz CD6000 3. ARCAM rDAC 4. Airport Express There is a 2nd hand Creek Evolution 2 amp for sale here locally for about GBP450. 1 year old unit. Questions: 1. Will it match well with the gear above? 2. Is that the market price for a 1 year old unit? Checked on ebay and cant find anyone selling. Thanks.

 

[audioaffair]

Creek will match well with Epos speakers. Creek and Epos are the same company, so they have a natural matching that is quite special despite the fact that Epos speakers are quite unfussy in their matching - providing the amplifier isn't too bright.

They would be well matched with some Chord Odyssey 2 speaker cable or at minimum Chord SIlver Screen. Don't forget some good quality stands too - the M12.2 are larger stand mounters so make sure the speaker stands you choose have adequately sized top plates.

 

[El Hefe]

Thanks Mr. Miles,

I am OK with the stands as they are sitting on solid wooden stands with spikes etc from previous set up.

Interesting note on the speaker cable. I still have my Ixos 604 biamp cables, will try them first will definitely take note of your recommendation.

Do you have any idea whether the selling price I quoted is the market rate?

Additional question:

3. I just realised that for this Evo series, there is no matching power amps as I wish to continue to biamp the EPOS as per previous set up. Does it matter if I match the Evo 2 with power amps from other companies?

 

[audioaffair]

No problem. That is a good price for the Evo 2, although you could probably pick up the original Evo for less which was also a very impressive amp. There isn't any matching Evo power amp (there was only the higher Destiny model), but you could match with a Roksan Kandy power amp if you can find one or even the Kandy K2 power amp. We tried this with the Creek and it was a good match.

 

[El Hefe]

Very informative reply it is. Thanks a lot. Will definitely be looking around for Roksan power amps.
Or maybe will have a look at creek power amps from different series.

I just checked the pruce of brand new creek evo 2 amp sold here. It is GBP 560. Thinking about whether to purchase brand new for that warranty.

 

[plastic penguin]

El Hefe:Thanks Mr. Miles, I am OK with the stands as they are sitting on solid wooden stands with spikes etc from previous set up. Interesting note on the speaker cable. I still have my Ixos 604 biamp cables, will try them first will definitely take note of your recommendation. Do you have any idea whether the selling price I quoted is the market rate? Additional question: 3. I just realised that for this Evo series, there is no matching power amps as I wish to continue to biamp the EPOS as per previous set up. Does it matter if I match the Evo 2 with power amps from other companies?

Firstly, The Evo II is an excellent amp, so you'll probably won't need to bi-amp it for a while. The Creek is so flexible interms of system matching; when matched with Arcam (noticed the rDock) the sound is fluid and detailed. A great choice of amp.

 

[Anonymous]

I have to agree, im more than delighted with my evo 2, just need to sort my speakers out now and think i will be a happy bunny

 

[El Hefe]

It looks like this amp is well received. It may deserve a brand new purchase then.

 

[plastic penguin]

El Hefe:It looks like this amp is well received. It may deserve a brand new purchase then.

The Evo II is my fav sub-£1000 integrated....

 

[RossTT]

Evo 2 is an excellent amp for the money. Can't go wrong with it.

 

[audioaffair]

El Here - looks like it much just be a case of deciding on black or silver?

 

[El Hefe]

audioaffair:El Here - looks like it much just be a case of deciding on black or silver?
Its silver of course 🙂 already set a demo session with the dealer next weekend.