Match with new amp?
goodears
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I have a pair of Monitor Series (no series # visible) SL2000 speakers, tested Dec. 22, 1988.
They still sound great!
I need to buy a new amp. Can someone help me identify a good match?
Thanks.
They still sound great!
I need to buy a new amp. Can someone help me identify a good match?
Thanks.
Best Answers
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Post some photos.Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
dhsspeakerservice.com/ -
^^ +1 on above ^^ Most all the Polk Monitors i know of are pretty flexible with most amps 100+wpc. Depends on your budget & preference. Is it being used 2channel ? What are you using now ? Not sure if you have already upgraded the tweeters or not. But for cheap money-drop in replacement tweeters are worth the dough... Upgrading the old 20+ y/o crossovers will also be a bonus..
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Very nice RTA 12Cs, with real oak veneer. Those are 4 ohm nominal, and need a high current amp, that can handle < 4 ohm loads. Adcom 555, Parasound 1200, Carver TFM-45, just to name a few. I would not use a receiver with those.
Other can chime in with their recommendations.Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
dhsspeakerservice.com/
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I haven't replaced any parts. Currently not using any amp!
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This BAT looks good since you didn't mention a budget.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-balanced-audio-technology-vk-200-balanced-power-amplifier-7178-2016-04-22-amplifiers-80020-broomfield-coLexicon RT-10, Parasound P5, McCormack DNA 0.5, Polk SDA CRS+, SVS Sub
Schiit Modi, Luminous Audio Axiom II, McCormack DNA-1, Digital Phase AP 2
Marantz AV7701, Emotiva XPA-5, Paradigm 11se Mkii, DCM Time Windows, NHT 2C, SVS Sub
Spares - Kenwood C1 Pre, NAD 2200PE, Polk Monitor 10B, Polk Model 11, other odds and ends -
Thank you all for all your help. Unfortunately, the amp budget tops out at $500-600.
Any suggestions for something in that price range? -
Westmassguy's suggestions were standard solid suggestions and usually a good bit less than the 500 mark. You could probably find a McCormack DNA in that range if you're patient.
I think the Adcom 555 is a great amp for the money. No problem driving a 4ohm load.
Can usually find deals on NAD amps too. I paid $100 for an NAD 2200PE and it's driving some Model 11s right now with no problem at all. Sounds pretty good too.
Lexicon RT-10, Parasound P5, McCormack DNA 0.5, Polk SDA CRS+, SVS Sub
Schiit Modi, Luminous Audio Axiom II, McCormack DNA-1, Digital Phase AP 2
Marantz AV7701, Emotiva XPA-5, Paradigm 11se Mkii, DCM Time Windows, NHT 2C, SVS Sub
Spares - Kenwood C1 Pre, NAD 2200PE, Polk Monitor 10B, Polk Model 11, other odds and ends
