Help choosing amplifier?

[baldbeats]

I have a Linn Sondek Lp 12 with Lingo p.s.u. and Celestion Ditton 66's speakers, currently using a Sansui au 666. Could you reccomend another amplifier that would improve the current set up. Thanks

 

[CnoEvil]

Can you give a few more details like: budget, type of music you listen to, and what type of sound you like.

 

[Al ears]

Hi,

As suggested more details are needed. You might also get more replies if this thread were restarted in the main 'HiFi' section of the forum

 

[baldbeats]

£500 budget. Grace 706 arm. i listen to Jazz & Classical albums. Work at Vinyl Exchange in Manchester.

 

[baldbeats]

£500 budget i listen to jazz & classical lp's.

 

[Al ears]

If you can have a listen to the Pioneer A50, RicherSounds stock them at a very reduced price.

Heard one at the weekend and it certainly is a lot of amp for the money.

I assume you have a moving magnet type cartridge? If you do the A50 has an inbuilt mm phono stage.

Go audition.

 

[CnoEvil]

£500 budget i listen to jazz & classical lp's.

This is a difficult one to answer.
I think I would get your wonderful classic amp serviced, especially if you like the sound you have.

 

[Al ears]

Double post!

 

[Shanka]

Hi,

I am not going to be much help in your choice but I would agree going used. I have gone through a few amps with my Ariston and my current Exposure was £230 and sounds fantastic.
I have tried various others but you can get a top of the range amp from 10 years ago for a fraction of the price and it will really make your LP12 shine.

I don't know about your speakers as to what would be a good match but if you don't mind trading you can try two amps see which you prefer sell one and try another until you find which one is right for you and all the demo's are done in your room and at your leisure.

Sorry not much help. good luck and have fun.