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In Reply to: RE: help, please posted by online777@att.net on November 14, 2014 at 11:51:59
Dustman,
there are many excellent 'Rock' speakers in the marketplace.
If you like the Pioneer brand, there are the new Andrew Jones bookshelf w/ matching subwoofer.
Otherwise- Paradigm, PSB, Monitor Audio, Thiel (my reference)...the list goes on. This is the main reason, I will suggest to you, get put there and listen to them. Yes, an excellent power amp will only make the speakers better!
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Thanks, all! I'm really getting some good ideas. I don't prefer Pioneer speakers, it is just what Consumer Reports like back in the day when I bought them. I would go with the best product, no matter what the name.
Any recommendatiions on an amp?
Thanks, I really appreciate all the help.
dustman
Dustman
My pleasure Dustman.
You can choose 1 of 2 paths;
1. decide the power amp and build your system around it.
2. decide the speakers and build your system around it.
After you have had some time to demo gear, keep me posted on your likes/dislikes.
Have Fun!
Be sure to get one that has generous current delivery capabilities. High current amps seem to have much better control over the bass drivers and as a result sound "fuller" and "ballsier". NAD, Harman/Kardon, and several others are noted for building high current amps.
-RW-
Again, with a lack of information, hard to say, but here's a suggestion for integrated amps
Is the Harman/Kardon 990. It is a powerhouse integrated amp with high current capabilities. No longer produced, but well cared for used examples are out there. Look on Audiogon and FleaBay...
-RW-
remember, he now uses his audio system for his HT too. I use the Harmon Kardon AVR 7000. Does the amp you mentioned do 5.1 too? I am happy with this receiver in every way. It is a delicate workhorse.
The HK 990 is 2 channel only. And it is an exceptionally good 2 channel integrated. If he needs multichannel capability, perhaps the Emotiva XPA-5 I saw on Agon for ~ $450 would be a smart buy...
-RW-
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