Hi
I am inheriting a pair of these speakers (newer model) and am basically searching out an amp that will drive them well.
I am not looking to match them perfectly, that will come with time. I am more looking to get them going so to speak. If I can match them, then perfect but it is not my initial aim. I am looking to just get a decent system started and go from there.
I understand these are 'difficult' to drive, according to some but am a novice when it comes to these speakers. I am used to my PMC TB2i speakers and had them singing along. So I am used to a certain sound. I am open to anything really.
My only aim is to get a cheap amp (preferably with digital input for USB although a separate DAC is not out of the equation) to get a decent sound out of these. I say decent because the only amp I have heard through these speakers is an old Audiolab 8000P via 8200 CDQ, and I must admit the sound was between disappointing and awful, I was very surprised to say the least.
I was thinking along all kinds of lines, 3020D by NAD but unsure if would be driven well, a Monitor Audio A100, a good old Arcam A85. the choice is almost endless. My only limitations are, at the moment, cash! Maybe an old Cyrus with a cheap DAC thrown into the mix (Arcam rPac).
I think I had better leave it there! Anything considered as long as it will nudge some of this awesomeness I keep hearing about in regards to these little boxes. Thanks.
ps if it is any help I listen to most things apart from heavy metal and pop but especially electronica, 80s, then Deftones, Muse, Mansun and the like.
I am inheriting a pair of these speakers (newer model) and am basically searching out an amp that will drive them well.
I am not looking to match them perfectly, that will come with time. I am more looking to get them going so to speak. If I can match them, then perfect but it is not my initial aim. I am looking to just get a decent system started and go from there.
I understand these are 'difficult' to drive, according to some but am a novice when it comes to these speakers. I am used to my PMC TB2i speakers and had them singing along. So I am used to a certain sound. I am open to anything really.
My only aim is to get a cheap amp (preferably with digital input for USB although a separate DAC is not out of the equation) to get a decent sound out of these. I say decent because the only amp I have heard through these speakers is an old Audiolab 8000P via 8200 CDQ, and I must admit the sound was between disappointing and awful, I was very surprised to say the least.
I was thinking along all kinds of lines, 3020D by NAD but unsure if would be driven well, a Monitor Audio A100, a good old Arcam A85. the choice is almost endless. My only limitations are, at the moment, cash! Maybe an old Cyrus with a cheap DAC thrown into the mix (Arcam rPac).
I think I had better leave it there! Anything considered as long as it will nudge some of this awesomeness I keep hearing about in regards to these little boxes. Thanks.
ps if it is any help I listen to most things apart from heavy metal and pop but especially electronica, 80s, then Deftones, Muse, Mansun and the like.