2 Channel Amp

Irrenhaus
Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
in 2 Channel Audio
Hi All,

I have been thinking of getting a new 2 channel amp for music. I currently have a Parasound 2125 and I like it but the upgrade bug keeps biting.
So far this is what I like:

https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/851/851w

https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/series=mca-series-gen2/model=mca-225/page=overview

https://www.vincent-tac.de/en/product-types/poweramplifiers/sp-332.html

This ones are out of budget but they are tempting and a dream.

https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/primaluna-dialogue-six-monoblocks


I know this one is an integrated AMP but Maybe.

https://www.technics.com/us/products/grand-class/stereo-integrated-amplifier-su-g700.html

Cheers
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=169232.msg1793609#new
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Budget, and what will it be powering?
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    If youre looking for a new product, seems like a lot of companies are having sales right now.

    Cary Audio for one
    https://carydirect.com/cad-120s-mkii.html
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    Of those choices, the Vincent looks interesting if you don't need gobbs of power. The Anthem though has some balls to it and may provide a bit more headroom if one needs it.
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    edited April 2020
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Budget, and what will it be powering?

    Maybe around $2500.00
    For speakers will be:

    Linton's
    Linn Keilidh
    When I finally finished the upgrade SDA 1C
    and Usher V601

    Cheers
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,897
    edited April 2020
    I have an Anthem 225 integrated, it's a permanent fixture until I move up to the new integrated. That MCA 225 will drive just about anything and sound good doing it.

    Good quality stuff to boot.
    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    https://www.safeandsoundhq.com/products/parasound-halo-a21-2-channel-power-amplifier-open-box-full-warranty?_pos=3&_sid=27458f0ff&_ss=r
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Solid choice, or add another $500 for the A21+.
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  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    edited April 2020
    I heard the Musical Fidelity M6 with the Lintons a few weeks ago and it was sublime. At 3k a little over your budget but maybe on the used market or get the M5 for 2k.


    https://www.musicalfidelity.com/products/m6series/m6si
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    Hey thanks for all the advice. At the moment I am on hold.
    Has any one done business with them?

    https://tmraudio.com/

    Cheers
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    I have purchased a couple pair of tubes from them with no problems.
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  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 546
    I have purchased some cables from them. Items were as described with no surprises. I think someone on here had an issue with an amp they purchased from them:
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/180043/new-to-me-amp-mccormack-dna-125/p1
    2 Channel
    Pre:Bryston BP173
    Amp:Bryston 14B3
    Speakers: Golden Ear Triton Reference
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDA-3, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
    Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
    Display: Sony XBR65Z9F

    Home Theater
    Pre: Anthem AVM90
    Amps: Parasound A31, A51x2
    Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
    Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
    Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,582
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    motorhead43026 wrote: »
    I have an Anthem 225 integrated, it's a permanent fixture until I move up to the new integrated. That MCA 225 will drive just about anything and sound good doing it.

    Good quality stuff to boot.

    Nice quality, Made in Canada, and on sale now!!!

    https://www.anthemav.com/products/type=amplifier

    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

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    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    And the STR Pre is onsale too... (I've had my eye on that for a while now)

    https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/model=str-pre-amplifier/page=overview
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    sgmsmg wrote: »
    I have purchased some cables from them. Items were as described with no surprises. I think someone on here had an issue with an amp they purchased from them:
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/180043/new-to-me-amp-mccormack-dna-125/p1

    Oh no, don't read that thread, that Clipdat guy is a moron!
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  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 546
    edited April 2020
    Clipdat wrote: »
    sgmsmg wrote: »
    I have purchased some cables from them. Items were as described with no surprises. I think someone on here had an issue with an amp they purchased from them:
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/180043/new-to-me-amp-mccormack-dna-125/p1

    Oh no, don't read that thread, that Clipdat guy is a moron!

    :D
    2 Channel
    Pre:Bryston BP173
    Amp:Bryston 14B3
    Speakers: Golden Ear Triton Reference
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDA-3, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
    Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
    Display: Sony XBR65Z9F

    Home Theater
    Pre: Anthem AVM90
    Amps: Parasound A31, A51x2
    Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
    Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
    Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
    Display: Sony XBR85Z9G
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,026
    Irrenhaus wrote: »
    Hey thanks for all the advice. At the moment I am on hold.
    Has any one done business with them?

    https://tmraudio.com/

    Cheers

    I just purchased an April Music Stello DA100 from these folks last month. We negotiated what I felt was a fair price. They were quick to respond via email. Once the deal was made,the DAC was shipped quickly,and was received very well packed,and actually looked in better condition than the pictures indicated.

    I would not hesitate to make another purchase from them again. No affiliation with TMR,just a satisfied customer. I hope this helps.

    Ray
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    That Technics sure is sexy!
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited April 2020
    halo71 wrote: »
    That Technics sure is sexy!

    I'll take mine in Black B)

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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    edited June 2020
    I know this was on hold but this came up local for me about 1hr drive.
    Going to get it tomorrow.
    Onkyo M-504 This will be My Fathers Day Present to Me....:')
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    Cheers

    Post edited by Irrenhaus on
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,027
    I believe Russ (@Lightman1) has one of those. It's a haus according to him.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    I'd had an M504 since new. Great amp imo!
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,801
    Clipdat wrote: »
    sgmsmg wrote: »
    I have purchased some cables from them. Items were as described with no surprises. I think someone on here had an issue with an amp they purchased from them:
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/180043/new-to-me-amp-mccormack-dna-125/p1

    Oh no, don't read that thread, that Clipdat guy is a moron!

    I was oh-so-tempted to click agree, but I am a disciplined old geezer so I will click like instead. B)

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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    Got it home today. Is in good condition and so far is dead quite no hum. But still the plan is to do a recap.

    And maybe upgrade the binding posts as they don't take banana plugs.

    This thing is heavy.

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    Cheers
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Poor Parasound amp getting crushed. Not very nice! :(
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    edited June 2020
    Can I use an Y rca splitter to feed a signal to the sub. No pass through on this one.

    Or go balanced to RCA as my DAC have balanced and rca out active at the same time.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,027
    Yes but the signal will be reduced to both.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Yes but the signal will be reduced to both.

    Tom
    Hi Tom

    Thanks for the reply.

    I did an edit to the post. Did not think about that one. Is the Beer.

    Cheers
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,027
    Balanced to RCA via the DAC should work without detriment to the signal. That depends on the topology of the DAC itself though.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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