Which kind of amp and speakers do you have in your HiFi setup?

[Jasonovich]

I also have two headphones amplifiers, in my study, its the Gustard H26 dual mono class A and the bedroom, I have Xduoo TA-66 tube amp.

 

[DiggyGun]

Linn Stereo Power Out Cartridge x2, for the Linn Selekt DSM Edition.

DG…

 

[DougK1]

It's in my signature 🙂

 

[Witterings]

I have an AV Receiver amp in the Pioneer VSA-LX805 amp which has been liked to a high-end integrated Hi-Fi amp.

How about you?

Might be an idea to say why you're asking and what you're trying to achieve and if you're looking for recommendations or if it's just out of curiosity.

I have a Denon ACR 2311 for home theatre but use the Preamp outs for my main Front L/R speakers using HT Bypass into an Arcam SA 30 which I use for all my stereo use.

 

[Holt]

Might be an idea to say why you're asking and what you're trying to achieve and if you're looking for recommendations or if it's just out of curiosity.

I have a Denon ACR 2311 for home theatre but use the Preamp outs for my main Front L/R speakers using HT Bypass into an Arcam SA 30 which I use for all my stereo use.

Just edited my original post, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Holt]

STEREO 70s - Slimline Stereo Receiver Powered by HEOS™ with 75W, 8K and 6 HDMI Inputs | Marantz - UK

Enter a world of exquisite sound and elevated enjoyment of all your home entertainment sources without overwhelming your décor. STEREO 70s incorporates the technologies found in full-size surround sound home theaters with the simplicity and elegance of a two-channel stereo system.

www.marantz.com

For AV & Stereo with these speakers

603 S3 - Floor-standing speaker | Bowers & Wilkins - Great Britain

The 603 S3 is the largest loudspeaker in the 600 Series and is ideal for larger rooms and home theaters. It combines our new Titanium Dome™ tweeter with the accuracy and transparency of our acclaimed Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange driver.

www.bowerswilkins.com

Your Marantz stereo amp looks very interesting. I see it’s built for stereo HiFi and home cinema 2.2 setups! Something that could very well interest me in the future.

 

[Juzzie Wuzzie]

Macintosh MA252 analogue
Naim UnitiLite
HiFi Rose RS520
IotaVX AVXP 7-230 Power Amp (Fed by Oppo BDP105D)
Dynaudio Active Speakers
Marantz AVR NR1608.
Naim Mu-So 2 in the kitchen

Far too many really!

IotaVX AVXP 7-230 Power Amp (Fed by Oppo BDP105D)

How do you find this combination? Only reason I ask is that I've got an Oppo BDP103EU lying around unused.

 

[DougK1]

Might be an idea to say why you're asking and what you're trying to achieve and if you're looking for recommendations or if it's just out of curiosity.

I have a Denon ACR 2311 for home theatre but use the Preamp outs for my main Front L/R speakers using HT Bypass into an Arcam SA 30 which I use for all my stereo use.

Cos he's nosey 😀

 

[Cricketbat70]

Living room. YAMAHA DSP-AX761 AV receiver
Dining room. Denon DRA-F101 (mini separates stereo receiver)
Work: Denon PMA250 MKII (my first purchase when I got into separates (1991)

 

[Holt]

Cos he's nosey 😀

Haha. 😛

 

[Steve983]

I have nothing newer than 2009 but if I was to buy a brand new one, top of my list would be the Marantz PM6007 integrated amp.

 

[michael hoy]

Previously had a Arcam FMJ A49 for Hi Fi.
Now use the Marantz AV8805A for both Cinema and Hi Fi listening.

 

[Holt]

Previously had a Arcam FMJ A49 for Hi Fi.
Now use the Marantz AV8805A for both Cinema and Hi Fi listening.

This Marantz amp quite interests me:

Marantz Cinema 30 review

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winner. Marantz delivers a premium AVR of rare ability

www.whathifi.com

 

[Holt]

I have an AV Receiver amp in the Pioneer VSA-LX805 amp which has been liked to a high-end integrated Hi-Fi amp that goes with B&W FPM6 speakers. I use it for TV sound, HiFi sound and Blu-ray.

So I would be very interested to know now I am into Hi-Fi stereo setups which amp and speakers you guys are using, so I can look them up. I am doing this out of curiosity to begin but to also widen my knowledge and possibilities for future setups of my own.

So what’s your combination of amp and speakers?

So, I misread about the my Pioneer LX805 amp being liked to a high end integrated amp, see here:

It’s basically saying it’s not and an integrated amp will sound better, which now interests me even more in this thread. Any recommendations of Integrated amps going with my B&W FPM4 speakers, that will sound better than a £1000 old Pioneer receiver in the LX70 amp? 🙏

 

[Shrek]

This Marantz amp quite interests me:

Marantz Cinema 30 review

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winner. Marantz delivers a premium AVR of rare ability

www.whathifi.com

Gel this is a Cinema only Amp not Stereo if you want best of both the 70 stereo would be better suited .

 

[michael hoy]

So, I misread about the my Pioneer LX805 amp being liked to a high end integrated amp, see here:

It’s basically saying it’s not and an integrated amp will sound better, which now interests me even more in this thread. Any recommendations of Integrated amps going with my B&W FPM4 speakers, that will sound better than a £1000 old Pioneer receiver in the LX70 amp? 🙏

Do you have both of those Pioneer receivers.

 

[Holt]

Do you have both of those Pioneer receivers.

Yes, connected to B&W FPM speakers.

 

[Holt]

Gel this is a Cinema only Amp not Stereo if you want best of both the 70 stereo would be better suited .

Do you think it will sound better than my AV receivers with music? Thanks

 

[Shrek]

Do you think it will sound better than my AV receivers with music? Thanks

in Stereo it should has its not a AV only Amp.I would go demo one .

 

[Holt]

in Stereo it should has its not a AV only Amp.I would go demo one .

Would does it sound like hooked up to your B&W 603 S3 speakers?

 

[matthewpianist]

I'm using a NAD 3020A - approximately 43 years old, but completely recapped and restored. I also have a 3120 (recapped and restored, but currently with a problematic phono stage), a Mission 778X and Audiolab 6000A MkII.

They are all excellent amplifiers and I could live with any of them, but I find the NADs especially engaging, and consistently so regardless of the music I'm listening to, and they work well with all the speakers I own (JPW Sonata, Fyne F301i, Rogers LS2a/2, Mordaunt-Short MS10i, Acoustic Research AR18S).

 

[Holt]

I'm using a NAD 3020A - approximately 43 years old, but completely recapped and restored. I also have a 3120 (recapped and restored, but currently with a problematic phono stage), a Mission 778X and Audiolab 6000A MkII.

They are all excellent amplifiers and I could live with any of them, but I find the NADs especially engaging, and consistently so regardless of the music I'm listening to, and they work well with all the speakers I own (JPW Sonata, Fyne F301i, Rogers LS2a/2, Mordaunt-Short MS10i, Acoustic Research AR18S).

Thanks Matthew. 👍

 

[Cricketbat70]

I have nothing newer than 2009 but if I was to buy a brand new one, top of my list would be the Marantz PM6007 integrated amp.

If i couks afford it that's what I would be doing