Which amplifier would you go for ?
21-03-2008, 01:04
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Which amplifier would you go for ?
I'm in the middle of choosing a new amplifier.
This will be to replace my average pioneer amp and old speakers with something that provides a bit more clarity and depth.
We are talking a simple stereo setup here, not AV.
I've been hunting around and would quite like a pair of these speakers:
http://www.mordauntshort.com/summary.php?PID=66
Now for the amplifier, I am looking at these possibilities and wondered what you thought and if at all you recommended anything else, please do.
I'm open to suggestions.
I know a listening session is needed and I will test them thoroughly but for the moment I quite like these:
- http://www.avland.co.uk/denon/pma1500ae/pma1500ae.htm
or:
- http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...lass=Amplifier
What do you think ? Which one would you go for?
I appreciate your views.
Many thanks for your help,
halcyon.
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21-03-2008, 04:19
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
This is what I have together with the (kind of) matching A3 CD player which is a bit older
http://www.bartlettshifi.co.uk/produ...20A3.5&sku=657
beautifully revealing and pure sound and well worth a listen. Also now out of production which means that you may be able to pick one up for a bargain price.
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21-03-2008, 08:57
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
Go to a Richer sounds and book a session in there room . There prices are normally pretty good too
Scrub that they dont have either amp you want lol
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21-03-2008, 09:44
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
I'd go for a pair of floor standing Mission speakers myself.
http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/2085
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21-03-2008, 11:10
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
Thanks for the replies.
I'l check those links out. 
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21-03-2008, 22:00
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
Thanks, I'l check those out too.
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21-03-2008, 22:51
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
If you can afford them go for these
http://www.linn.co.uk/music_systems_power_amplifiers
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21-03-2008, 23:55
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
I wish !
Unfortunately, £400-£500 is my top spend for this amplifier.
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22-03-2008, 02:15
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
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Originally Posted by Halcyon
I wish !
Unfortunately, £400-£500 is my top spend for this amplifier.
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Easy choice then
Arcam Diva A70
http://www.hifigear.co.uk/site/scrip...roduct_id=4230
Should be able to pick it up for around 500 notes
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22-03-2008, 11:06
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
Looks good. I'll read up on it. Thanks.
As for the floor standing speakers people have suggested, they do look good, but at the moment I think I'll be sticking with bookshelf due to space, and then add a pair of floorstanders once I move out into a bigger place and can setup all of this properly.
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24-03-2008, 12:15
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
Buy a copy of What Hi-Fi sound & vision and take it from there.
Rotel RA-05 amplifier is well quoted at £350.
Also, Marantz CD 6002 is a class leading CD player at £270.
As it says in the mags - leave money for stands and cables etc.
Spoilt for choice I'd say.
Cheers
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24-03-2008, 13:14
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Re: Which amplifier would you go for ?
Thanks, ClarkVCR, I think I'll go and pick up a copy of that magazine this afternoon and have a read through.
I was once told that Marantz amps were great for classical but not that great on more bass sounding music or electronica. Maybe that has changed ?
I've been checking out the Rotel amps too. Will go for a listen.
Thanks
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