Pairing Q Acoustic 3020

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Hi!

I'm looking for an amp to power a pair of 3020s. My price range is around £200. Thought about something around the lines of Pioneer 20K or Denon PMA 520 or Harman Kardon HK 980. Are there better units in this price range? Or perhaps I should go for a used one?

Thanks

 

[iQ Speakers]

Personally I would go used, try and find something a little off the beaten path and good value, research. Great speakers though I heard them a Bristol show mighty impressive.

 

[matthewpiano]

If buying new I'd suggest the Denon PMA-720AE or Onkyo A-9030, both around 170.00 if you look in the right places. The Cambridge Audio 351A is also worth a look.

On the used market there is a wider choice. An Arcam A65+ would be a good buy or even an Alpha 8R. If you are patient you might even be able to secure a Rega Brio 3 within your budget and that was also a fine amp in its time.

 

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Hi!
I found A65+, A65 and Alpha 8r for more or less 60% of Denon PMA-720AE price tag. Which one might be superior? And should they sound "better" than the new ones suggested by you? Unfortunately I won't be able to test them first

 

[matthewpiano]

The Arcams will be more refined and composed sounding than the Denon with greater subtlety and sound staging depth. All 3 are capable amps but the A65+ is the newest and was part of the DiVA range that replaced the Alpha range. The A65+ was eventually replaced by the FMJ A18 and then the FMJ A19.