I'm trying to figure what to do to match the performance of the subwoofer system I'm building at higher frequencies.
The speakers will probably be Paradigm s8s or Studio 100s, with the exception of a front center (unless it's possible to use all the same speaker, which depends on the screen).
Most of the time I listen to music, but movies will probably start finding their way in.
The volume is normally at a level that I deem appropriate for the occasion, whether that's a party or falling asleep.
We have a local store (where I've bought a couple things) that carries Classe, Rotel, and some others which I can't remember.
What is it about Classe that is considered good? Would it be considered just better or different than stuff like Rotel?
I'll have to listen, but what's your take on this? Thanks.
Anthem could offer you a mid point between the rotel and classe, plus, they are not real expensive compared to classe, and are a product of sonic frontier? which is tied into paradigm. Ive owned rotel, and anthem in the past, and would give the nod to the Anthem over the Rotel, especially paired with the Paradigms. If your going to step into Classe, be prepared to pay, because it is in an entirely different league than any of the above mentioned.
Nuck - sorry to hear (sigh) ... prayers will be said
Since they don't carry Anthem, then comparisons between Classe and Anthem would be the Classe retail price multiplied by .6 compared to whatever I can get Anthem for brand new at the same price from an authorized dealer.
I will have to listen to justify the differences, of course.
Andre:: How are you with the new class 'd' stuff? PS Audio makes a 150x2 which doubles into 4ohms for about 1000$. The 'integrated' version is 100/200 and goes for about 1600.
They also make what they call a 'control' amp which uses some propriatary stuff along with some B&O ICE modules. The GCC series has 3 integrateds, 100, 250 and 500 @8ohms which also double up into 4 ohms. they start around 2800$
Bel Canto also is in this market.
This stuff gets pretty good reviews, runs cool and is load tolerent. Worth a listen? you decide!
A little off topic, but I had my friend's Bel Canto DAC 2 for a couple of days, and it put my Rotel CD player to absolute shame. I still have a hard time looking at my CD player in the face.
Art: I'm going to audition the BelCanto gear after the 1st of the year. A dealer exists within about 30 miles, so it is an easy hike. Now the quetion: Will this gear get along with my Maggies? The DAC2 goes for over 2 large, so that will have to wait for another time!
Andre, Brystom makes some pretty good stuff, but the cost goes through the roof for the warranty. It doesn't break. Ya dig? Classe builds amps and stuff that don't break as well, the resale is very solid for both. Kid, If I can't break it, then it is unbreakable.
The big Classe amps are bullit-proof, but expensive. Overpriced, IMO, but I bought the thing falling out of a rich guy's butt.
The ca 300 amp will just blow the doors offa Mac or anything close. This is a $4000 dollar amp.
I set myself up for a beating with that one, but I ain't lying.
I looked very closely at my Rotel....sure 'nuff, the doors were missing!
Most above named gear are can't miss propositions and depend on what you like, how deep is your pocket and available space. If I had the space, a Bryston 4b or 3b would be on the short list of auditions.
I know I'm looking at integrateds due to space limitations. Krell at 3large is OUT due to it being a space heater. For similar money, PS Audio and Bel Canto are players.
If I could afford more, I could probably also talk myself into a room addition for HT!
"The ca 300 amp will just blow the doors offa Mac or anything close. This is a $4000 dollar amp.
I set myself up for a beating with that one, but I ain't lying."
Pretty much......the beatin' part anyway....nah, it's all about our preferences anyway. I would rather have a 30 yr old Mac than any Classe however some folks would rather have a Krell than any Mac (nuts in my opinion...note "my opinion").
