Jason Anderson Enthusiast Dec 3, 2014 24 0 1 Michigan Aug 4, 2020 #1 Been years since I have posted but I thought I would take some suggestions... I have recently been updating my Kitchen sound system. For years have been running a Marantz 2225 and just upgraded the speakers to Klipsch RP600m. I use a Technics SL-1300, Marantz CD changer and Echo Link for streaming. It sounds great together and also run JBL Control 5 on my deck with this set up. I just bought a Mcintosh C504 preamp and have a Linn DK2 amp to try with it. I do not think it will sound "warm" like my marantz so I was wondering if there are any "warm" sounding amps out there for under say $800 new? I was looking at Emotiva as they have a pretty good reputation but was wondering if there are any other 2 or 4 channel amps out there that would be "warm" to add to the Mcintosh. The Klipsch are really bright! Thanks!
Been years since I have posted but I thought I would take some suggestions... I have recently been updating my Kitchen sound system. For years have been running a Marantz 2225 and just upgraded the speakers to Klipsch RP600m. I use a Technics SL-1300, Marantz CD changer and Echo Link for streaming. It sounds great together and also run JBL Control 5 on my deck with this set up. I just bought a Mcintosh C504 preamp and have a Linn DK2 amp to try with it. I do not think it will sound "warm" like my marantz so I was wondering if there are any "warm" sounding amps out there for under say $800 new? I was looking at Emotiva as they have a pretty good reputation but was wondering if there are any other 2 or 4 channel amps out there that would be "warm" to add to the Mcintosh. The Klipsch are really bright! Thanks!
mazersteven Audioholic Warlord Mar 23, 2005 9,051 0 113 Florida Aug 4, 2020 #2 JMO no Amp is going to Tame those Klipsch Reactions: everettT
everettT Audioholic Spartan Apr 7, 2016 5,695 0 113 61 Aug 4, 2020 #3 Jason Anderson said: Been years since I have posted but I thought I would take some suggestions... I have recently been updating my Kitchen sound system. For years have been running a Marantz 2225 and just upgraded the speakers to Klipsch RP600m. I use a Technics SL-1300, Marantz CD changer and Echo Link for streaming. It sounds great together and also run JBL Control 5 on my deck with this set up. I just bought a Mcintosh C504 preamp and have a Linn DK2 amp to try with it. I do not think it will sound "warm" like my marantz so I was wondering if there are any "warm" sounding amps out there for under say $800 new? I was looking at Emotiva as they have a pretty good reputation but was wondering if there are any other 2 or 4 channel amps out there that would be "warm" to add to the Mcintosh. The Klipsch are really bright! Thanks! Click to expand... Pointing out the obvious, it won't take much to drive those. Even taking a few dbs off Klipsch's rated sensitivity, any good 80 watt and up will drive those to ridiculous levels. 2 watts would be very loud at 10'.
Jason Anderson said: Been years since I have posted but I thought I would take some suggestions... I have recently been updating my Kitchen sound system. For years have been running a Marantz 2225 and just upgraded the speakers to Klipsch RP600m. I use a Technics SL-1300, Marantz CD changer and Echo Link for streaming. It sounds great together and also run JBL Control 5 on my deck with this set up. I just bought a Mcintosh C504 preamp and have a Linn DK2 amp to try with it. I do not think it will sound "warm" like my marantz so I was wondering if there are any "warm" sounding amps out there for under say $800 new? I was looking at Emotiva as they have a pretty good reputation but was wondering if there are any other 2 or 4 channel amps out there that would be "warm" to add to the Mcintosh. The Klipsch are really bright! Thanks! Click to expand... Pointing out the obvious, it won't take much to drive those. Even taking a few dbs off Klipsch's rated sensitivity, any good 80 watt and up will drive those to ridiculous levels. 2 watts would be very loud at 10'.
C Chocolatey MidsFan Enthusiast Jun 29, 2020 20 0 1 Da Bayou Aug 4, 2020 #4 A pair of Outlaw 2220 monoblocks would be my recommendation. They have all the clean power your Klipsch speakers will ever need. The only problem is that the mids are more Chocolatey than warm. Reactions: Mpsafranski, mazersteven and everettT
A pair of Outlaw 2220 monoblocks would be my recommendation. They have all the clean power your Klipsch speakers will ever need. The only problem is that the mids are more Chocolatey than warm.
Verdinut Audioholic Spartan Aug 31, 2016 5,997 0 113 86 Montreal, Canada Aug 4, 2020 #5 May I recommend the following stereo amplifier without any reservation: Benchmark AHB2 Power Amplifier Benchmark's new AHB2 Power Amplifier - "The Quietest, Cleanest Audio Amplifier on the Planet" benchmarkmedia.com Here is a serious review of the unit: Review and Measurements of Benchmark AHB2 Amp This is a review and detailed measurements of the Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier using THX technology to reduce distortion. I was going to request one for testing due to membership demand but to my pleasant surprise, the company volunteered to contact me and send not one, but two units! I requested... www.audiosciencereview.com
May I recommend the following stereo amplifier without any reservation: Benchmark AHB2 Power Amplifier Benchmark's new AHB2 Power Amplifier - "The Quietest, Cleanest Audio Amplifier on the Planet" benchmarkmedia.com Here is a serious review of the unit: Review and Measurements of Benchmark AHB2 Amp This is a review and detailed measurements of the Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier using THX technology to reduce distortion. I was going to request one for testing due to membership demand but to my pleasant surprise, the company volunteered to contact me and send not one, but two units! I requested... www.audiosciencereview.com
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Sep 11, 2012 44,861 0 113 Oakridge, OR Aug 4, 2020 #6 Why look for an amp with tone control attributes?
Verdinut Audioholic Spartan Aug 31, 2016 5,997 0 113 86 Montreal, Canada Aug 4, 2020 #7 You are looking for a warm sounding amp, The real fact is that the purpose of an amplifier is to increase the incoming signal voltage without adding anything to that source. So, all good amplifiers should be acoustically transparent without affecting the character of the incoming source material. Last edited: Aug 4, 2020 Reactions: Paul DS
You are looking for a warm sounding amp, The real fact is that the purpose of an amplifier is to increase the incoming signal voltage without adding anything to that source. So, all good amplifiers should be acoustically transparent without affecting the character of the incoming source material.
Verdinut Audioholic Spartan Aug 31, 2016 5,997 0 113 86 Montreal, Canada Aug 4, 2020 #8 If you are looking for a good power amplifier in your planned budget, the Marantz MM7025 would represent an excellent option: Marantz MM7025 Stereo power amplifier www.crutchfield.com Last edited: Aug 5, 2020
If you are looking for a good power amplifier in your planned budget, the Marantz MM7025 would represent an excellent option: Marantz MM7025 Stereo power amplifier www.crutchfield.com
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Jul 10, 2007 34,057 0 113 Aug 5, 2020 #9 If you want warm or cool or whatever the preferred temperature of the sound, I suggest buying a Yamaha AVR and use the manual Parametric EQ.
If you want warm or cool or whatever the preferred temperature of the sound, I suggest buying a Yamaha AVR and use the manual Parametric EQ.
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,209 0 113 Aug 5, 2020 #10 Why do you think you need a pair of amplifiers?
Jason Anderson Enthusiast Dec 3, 2014 24 0 1 Michigan Aug 5, 2020 #11 wow. thanks for all of the response. I went to the local shop here in the Detroit area and they reccomend Parasound. You right that it does not take much to drive these. I got the Mcintosh today and I plugged on my Linn LK2 and one channel is dead... very frustrating because it worked a couple weeks ago! It is on the bay now. Since I am looking under $800... Benchmark is out of the question... maybe the Marantz? How about Emotiva? seem to have good reviews...
wow. thanks for all of the response. I went to the local shop here in the Detroit area and they reccomend Parasound. You right that it does not take much to drive these. I got the Mcintosh today and I plugged on my Linn LK2 and one channel is dead... very frustrating because it worked a couple weeks ago! It is on the bay now. Since I am looking under $800... Benchmark is out of the question... maybe the Marantz? How about Emotiva? seem to have good reviews...
Verdinut Audioholic Spartan Aug 31, 2016 5,997 0 113 86 Montreal, Canada Aug 5, 2020 #12 Jason Anderson said: wow. thanks for all of the response. I went to the local shop here in the Detroit area and they reccomend Parasound. You right that it does not take much to drive these. I got the Mcintosh today and I plugged on my Linn LK2 and one channel is dead... very frustrating because it worked a couple weeks ago! It is on the bay now. Since I am looking under $800... Benchmark is out of the question... maybe the Marantz? How about Emotiva? seem to have good reviews... Click to expand... I recommended the Marantz MM7025 because the Emotiva brand is no longer considered by several members a reliable product. Emotiva won't repair any of their products beyond the warranty period. That represents to me a very poor after sales service. I wouldn't think you would have a similar problem with the Marantz. Processor Trade-offs Hey All, Looking to upgrade my setup. I recently built some amps for my system and so I am using an old Denon AVR-4306 as a processor. I watched the recent video on the processors and it seems to me like they all rated about the same and that the real things that mattered was room correction... forums.audioholics.com Another good option which would cost a bit more than the MM7025 would be to get a Monoprice Monolith 2X amp. It's solidly built by ATI, an American company which also builds its own brand products but markets them at higher prices: Monolith by Monoprice 2x200 Watts Per Channel Two Channel Home Theater Stereo Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs - Monoprice.com The Monolith™ 2X is a state‑of‑the‑art, high‑performance, audiophile‑grade multichannel home theater amplifier. Rated at a full 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms an www.monoprice.com Last edited: Aug 5, 2020
Jason Anderson said: wow. thanks for all of the response. I went to the local shop here in the Detroit area and they reccomend Parasound. You right that it does not take much to drive these. I got the Mcintosh today and I plugged on my Linn LK2 and one channel is dead... very frustrating because it worked a couple weeks ago! It is on the bay now. Since I am looking under $800... Benchmark is out of the question... maybe the Marantz? How about Emotiva? seem to have good reviews... Click to expand... I recommended the Marantz MM7025 because the Emotiva brand is no longer considered by several members a reliable product. Emotiva won't repair any of their products beyond the warranty period. That represents to me a very poor after sales service. I wouldn't think you would have a similar problem with the Marantz. Processor Trade-offs Hey All, Looking to upgrade my setup. I recently built some amps for my system and so I am using an old Denon AVR-4306 as a processor. I watched the recent video on the processors and it seems to me like they all rated about the same and that the real things that mattered was room correction... forums.audioholics.com Another good option which would cost a bit more than the MM7025 would be to get a Monoprice Monolith 2X amp. It's solidly built by ATI, an American company which also builds its own brand products but markets them at higher prices: Monolith by Monoprice 2x200 Watts Per Channel Two Channel Home Theater Stereo Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs - Monoprice.com The Monolith™ 2X is a state‑of‑the‑art, high‑performance, audiophile‑grade multichannel home theater amplifier. Rated at a full 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms an www.monoprice.com
slipperybidness Audioholic Warlord Jul 24, 2011 7,946 0 113 Aug 6, 2020 #13 Jason Anderson said: wow. thanks for all of the response. I went to the local shop here in the Detroit area and they reccomend Parasound. You right that it does not take much to drive these. I got the Mcintosh today and I plugged on my Linn LK2 and one channel is dead... very frustrating because it worked a couple weeks ago! It is on the bay now. Since I am looking under $800... Benchmark is out of the question... maybe the Marantz? How about Emotiva? seem to have good reviews... Click to expand... Emo just ain't what they used to be! Prices have gone up, the ability to repair out of warranty has gone down. They also seem to have short production runs and short life cycles for most of their products. That throws a red-flag to me. A GOOD product, esp an amplifier, can and should be on the market for 10-20 years! Parasound is generally good, but they have at least 1 lemon to avoid, the P5 had a design flaw on the volume pot! Just FYI, I own an Emo USP-1, XDA-1, and a set of their slim BS speakers. And, I own a Parasound zCD and 1206 Amp. All great products (there are a couple of oddities on the XDA-1, but they are a moot point in my setup and application). So, I'm not just crapping on these companies, as I do like the products that I own. Reactions: Gmoney and Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson said: wow. thanks for all of the response. I went to the local shop here in the Detroit area and they reccomend Parasound. You right that it does not take much to drive these. I got the Mcintosh today and I plugged on my Linn LK2 and one channel is dead... very frustrating because it worked a couple weeks ago! It is on the bay now. Since I am looking under $800... Benchmark is out of the question... maybe the Marantz? How about Emotiva? seem to have good reviews... Click to expand... Emo just ain't what they used to be! Prices have gone up, the ability to repair out of warranty has gone down. They also seem to have short production runs and short life cycles for most of their products. That throws a red-flag to me. A GOOD product, esp an amplifier, can and should be on the market for 10-20 years! Parasound is generally good, but they have at least 1 lemon to avoid, the P5 had a design flaw on the volume pot! Just FYI, I own an Emo USP-1, XDA-1, and a set of their slim BS speakers. And, I own a Parasound zCD and 1206 Amp. All great products (there are a couple of oddities on the XDA-1, but they are a moot point in my setup and application). So, I'm not just crapping on these companies, as I do like the products that I own.
mazersteven Audioholic Warlord Mar 23, 2005 9,051 0 113 Florida Aug 6, 2020 #14 Outlaw Audio Model 2220 Mono? Mini? Micro? Magnificent? Whatever that M is, this is one UNREAL little single-channel amp. 200 Watts (conservatively!) into a 3-inch chassis with balanced input stage to offer Common Mode Rejection! MANUAL See Front Panel Huge See Rear Panel Huge outlawaudio.com Reactions: Gmoney
Outlaw Audio Model 2220 Mono? Mini? Micro? Magnificent? Whatever that M is, this is one UNREAL little single-channel amp. 200 Watts (conservatively!) into a 3-inch chassis with balanced input stage to offer Common Mode Rejection! MANUAL See Front Panel Huge See Rear Panel Huge outlawaudio.com
Pogre Audioholic Slumlord Jul 29, 2016 16,146 0 113 56 Mesa, Arizona Aug 6, 2020 #15 Yeah, I run McIntosh gear in my kitchen too... Not really... lol. Reactions: Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson Enthusiast Dec 3, 2014 24 0 1 Michigan Aug 6, 2020 #16 Pogre said: Yeah, I run McIntosh gear in my kitchen too... Not really... lol. Click to expand... haha... This is what powers my deck and my wife and I listen to records on the weekends in the kitchen with some type of booze since we can not go anywhere! So I was just looking at a new turntable cartridge... then a new turntable... then new speakers... then streaming... The link software is clunky but sounds pretty good. I have been using Amazon music for years so all of my playlists are there and now we have family.... blah... blah... blah... I am sure I will be getting a new cartridge soon too Online Home theater and audio business has to be doing great! I have been doing my share.
Pogre said: Yeah, I run McIntosh gear in my kitchen too... Not really... lol. Click to expand... haha... This is what powers my deck and my wife and I listen to records on the weekends in the kitchen with some type of booze since we can not go anywhere! So I was just looking at a new turntable cartridge... then a new turntable... then new speakers... then streaming... The link software is clunky but sounds pretty good. I have been using Amazon music for years so all of my playlists are there and now we have family.... blah... blah... blah... I am sure I will be getting a new cartridge soon too Online Home theater and audio business has to be doing great! I have been doing my share.
John Parks Audioholic Samurai Jan 10, 2018 2,036 0 63 63 DFW Aug 6, 2020 #17 Jason Anderson said: haha... This is what powers my deck and my wife and I listen to records on the weekends in the kitchen with some type of booze since we can not go anywhere! So I was just looking at a new turntable cartridge... then a new turntable... then new speakers... then streaming... The link software is clunky but sounds pretty good. I have been using Amazon music for years so all of my playlists are there and now we have family.... blah... blah... blah... I am sure I will be getting a new cartridge soon too Online Home theater and audio business has to be doing great! I have been doing my share. Click to expand... Did you have a chance to listen to any of the Parasound gear at your dealer? Good, clean and transparent with more than enough power and well within your budget when on sale: Audio Advisor | Turntables, Speakers, Headphones & Hi-Fi Equipment Since 1981 Shop premium turntables, speakers, headphones, amplifiers & DACs from top audiophile brands. Free shipping over $49, 60-day returns, and expert advice from Audio Advisor — serving music lovers since 1981. www.audioadvisor.com
Jason Anderson said: haha... This is what powers my deck and my wife and I listen to records on the weekends in the kitchen with some type of booze since we can not go anywhere! So I was just looking at a new turntable cartridge... then a new turntable... then new speakers... then streaming... The link software is clunky but sounds pretty good. I have been using Amazon music for years so all of my playlists are there and now we have family.... blah... blah... blah... I am sure I will be getting a new cartridge soon too Online Home theater and audio business has to be doing great! I have been doing my share. Click to expand... Did you have a chance to listen to any of the Parasound gear at your dealer? Good, clean and transparent with more than enough power and well within your budget when on sale: Audio Advisor | Turntables, Speakers, Headphones & Hi-Fi Equipment Since 1981 Shop premium turntables, speakers, headphones, amplifiers & DACs from top audiophile brands. Free shipping over $49, 60-day returns, and expert advice from Audio Advisor — serving music lovers since 1981. www.audioadvisor.com
Jason Anderson Enthusiast Dec 3, 2014 24 0 1 Michigan Aug 6, 2020 #18 no... they had to order it. So It is hard to shell out $800 without hearing and touching something. They really didn't take me serious since I said I wanted the Mcintosh sound without the Mcintosh $.... told me I did not need an amp but needed new speakers... That was before I knew my Linn was going to Ebay... I will say... the ONE channel sounded great... hooked up an old 30 watt Sansui amp for my deck and enjoying the Michigan night now.....
no... they had to order it. So It is hard to shell out $800 without hearing and touching something. They really didn't take me serious since I said I wanted the Mcintosh sound without the Mcintosh $.... told me I did not need an amp but needed new speakers... That was before I knew my Linn was going to Ebay... I will say... the ONE channel sounded great... hooked up an old 30 watt Sansui amp for my deck and enjoying the Michigan night now.....
everettT Audioholic Spartan Apr 7, 2016 5,695 0 113 61 Aug 6, 2020 #19 Jason Anderson said: no... they had to order it. So It is hard to shell out $800 without hearing and touching something. They really didn't take me serious since I said I wanted the Mcintosh sound without the Mcintosh $.... told me I dis not need an amp but needed new speakers... That was before I knew my Linn was going to Ebay... I will say... the ONE channel sounded great... hooked up an old 30 watt Sansui amp for my deck and enjoying the Michigan night now..... Click to expand... You really don't need to hear an amp, just as long as it can drive your speakers without clipping and not into distortion. That's predicated on an amp not coloring the sound, which most all modern amps dont. Even McIntosh's tube amps sound like their solid state amps after the 80s.
Jason Anderson said: no... they had to order it. So It is hard to shell out $800 without hearing and touching something. They really didn't take me serious since I said I wanted the Mcintosh sound without the Mcintosh $.... told me I dis not need an amp but needed new speakers... That was before I knew my Linn was going to Ebay... I will say... the ONE channel sounded great... hooked up an old 30 watt Sansui amp for my deck and enjoying the Michigan night now..... Click to expand... You really don't need to hear an amp, just as long as it can drive your speakers without clipping and not into distortion. That's predicated on an amp not coloring the sound, which most all modern amps dont. Even McIntosh's tube amps sound like their solid state amps after the 80s.
slipperybidness Audioholic Warlord Jul 24, 2011 7,946 0 113 Aug 7, 2020 #20 Pogre said: Yeah, I run McIntosh gear in my kitchen too... Not really... lol. Click to expand... phhhhh! You should see the gear I run in my garage! spoiler: PE Overnight Sensations, Gobo Gainclone from boxedkitamps, pioneer 5 disc changer Last edited: Aug 7, 2020
Pogre said: Yeah, I run McIntosh gear in my kitchen too... Not really... lol. Click to expand... phhhhh! You should see the gear I run in my garage! spoiler: PE Overnight Sensations, Gobo Gainclone from boxedkitamps, pioneer 5 disc changer
