Question Recommended amp under £1500 for Focal 906 with room correction?

[jayukguy147]

I'm more than happy to buy used

 

[nopiano]

An expert in room correction would probably choose the amp and room correction as separate boxes. But I’m not one, and I’m guessing you aren’t either.

So I’d look at the fairly recent NAD M10. There’s a mark 1 on eBay for £1495 right now, though I’m not recommending any particular seller.

 

[andybebbs]

Get yourself a Lyngdorf 1120 great Room correction software built in and so easy to use.

 

[andybebbs]

I hear these have a sale on at the moment.

https://www.geckohomecinema.com/

 

[plastic penguin]

I'm more than happy to buy used

Arcam are a good match for Focal. Used Arcam FMJ A39 will be more than adequate.
Please tell us though your sources as this'll help to pinpoint a more exact match.

The A39 is a good starting block.

 

[jayukguy147]

I will be using Tidal connect

Does that mean that I need to buy something with bluos?

I would like to save money if possible and buy a few year old Arcam and maybe add a device so I can stream to it, via Tidal

Does Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 match well with Focal?.... All thou expensive! I like the idea of room perfect calibration

 

[andybebbs]

The lyngdorf will work well with tidal and the focals are easy to drive according to the specs so should be ok. I am using kef r3 with my amp and sounds fab. I suggest you go have a read or even better contact gecko who will let you demo one at home.

 

[daytona600]

miniDSP SHD with Dirac DSP & Roon
SHD Power - Roon Ready Streaming Amplifier + DSP + Dirac Live® Room Correction (minidsp.com)

 

[plastic penguin]

I will be using Tidal connect

Does that mean that I need to buy something with bluos?

I would like to save money if possible and buy a few year old Arcam and maybe add a device so I can stream to it, via Tidal

Does Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 match well with Focal?.... All thou expensive! I like the idea of room perfect calibration

What's your max budget?

 

[andybebbs]

Gecko currently have the lyngdorf 1120 for sale at £1246.00 demo model i paid £2000 new for mine. I would seriously look at one of those for that price.

 

[plastic penguin]

I would also consider Marantz 7000N streamer/amplifier. It ticks most of the digital boxes and should match beautifully with the Focals

 

[plastic penguin]

Or depending on budget, the Leema Quasar. Apparently, from a few owner reviews I've read, it's awesome sounding. The only snag is used versions are £2300.

Definitely worth a demo (with any recommendation above)

 

[nopiano]

Arcam are a good match for Focal. Used Arcam FMJ A39 will be more than adequate.
Please tell us though your sources as this'll help to pinpoint a more exact match.

The A39 is a good starting block.

Does that have room correction though ?

 

[plastic penguin]

Does that have room correction though ?

With the Arcam you shouldn't need room correction. Demoed older Focals with Arcam at a dealers and at home, it's nicely balanced. But nothing is a given. That why I suggested a demo before buying.

 

[andybebbs]

Surely room correction is about your room not your speakers. If im wrong don't shoot me down.

 

[jayukguy147]

The room my focal 906's would be in, would be ideal and I can place them on stands within there recommended position

Maybe I don't need room correction?

While here, is Tidal connect "Master" better than CD quality?

 

[plastic penguin]

Surely room correction is about your room not your speakers. If im wrong don't shoot me down.

Don't think anyone on here will shout you down.
Like you, I've always had the notion is you choose a system to suit your room, not the other way round. I've never had any need for room correction.

 

[James105]

An expert in room correction would probably choose the amp and room correction as separate boxes. But I’m not one, and I’m guessing you aren’t either.

So I’d look at the fairly recent NAD M10. There’s a mark 1 on eBay for £1495 right now, though I’m not recommending any particular seller.

I think thats overpriced tbh no piano.I've bought two in the last year, one still under warranty and the other from 7oaks Cheltenham £1050 and £1000. Full Dirac upgrade I've seen go for £1150.

 

[nopiano]

The room my focal 906's would be in, would be ideal and I can place them on stands within there recommended position

Maybe I don't need room correction?

While here, is Tidal connect "Master" better than CD quality?

You probably don’t then. I was simply responding to what I thought you asked!

Tidal is loved by WHF, but I prefer Qobuz for sound quality. Best thing is to trial each, because the content and layout is as important for many users.

 

[WayneKerr]

While here, is Tidal connect "Master" better than CD quality?

Probably not, but then I've never tried it. Quality is more to do with the recording than any "Master" tag.

 

[nopiano]

I think thats overpriced tbh no piano.I've bought two in the last year, one still under warranty and the other from 7oaks Cheltenham £1050 and £1000. Full Dirac upgrade I've seen go for £1150.

I’m sure you’re right, as I don’t track NAD prices, though the OP can easily research them himself. As you’ve bought two, presumably you like them (if the price is right)?

 

[Al ears]

Surely room correction is about your room not your speakers. If im wrong don't shoot me down.

You are not wrong.
The OP did actually state with room correction.

 

[James105]

I’m sure you’re right, as I don’t track NAD prices, though the OP can easily research them himself. As you’ve bought two, presumably you like them (if the price is right)?

Hi,

Yes I do, I'm in the Bluos/roon eco system and was looking to replace node/cr611 systems. I was looking at the power nodes but the M10 with more power and room correction for not that much more swung me.

 

[Al ears]

Probably not, but then I've never tried it. Quality is more to do with the recording than any "Master" tag.

I have no idea as to what resolution this music stream actually is.
The quality of recording is an offshoot as, presumably, it will have been taken from the same master the CD would have been created from.