SDA-CRS+ Amp?
Bobsama
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I'm in the market for a pair of CRS+'s and I'm curious about what to amp them with. I've got a pair of CRS+ V2's (SL2k tweeters, pin-paddle SDA cable) already, but for a second pair (CRS or CRS+, any version) I'm going to need another amp (be it power/preamp, integrated, or receiver) basically on the cheap. Listening levels are relatively low; 50W per channel sustained would be about the limit of what I'd be able to run these in a small apartment. I'm not so much an audio enthusiast as I'm a computer enthusiast, so I don't know what I'd be looking at for amplifiers. Source varies; I'm going to buy an Audio-GD Compass headphone amp/external DAC/preamp or something to the same effect when I can afford it. A power-amp would cut it, but I've not got a clue what is out there vintage or otherwise. I'm going to be clear now and say that I prefer vintage; much of my music is older than I am and I expect the same out of my gear.
I'm looking for basically entry-level. What I will be getting probably won't be in use (or constant use at least) for several months. I'm holding off on the speakers for a bit, though I'm nearly heart-set on CRS+'s. So, ideas? Suggestions?
I'm looking for basically entry-level. What I will be getting probably won't be in use (or constant use at least) for several months. I'm holding off on the speakers for a bit, though I'm nearly heart-set on CRS+'s. So, ideas? Suggestions?
polkaudio Monitor 5 Series II
polkaudio SDA-1 (with the SL1000)
TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
SENNHEISER HD-555 headphones
Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter
polkaudio SDA-1 (with the SL1000)
TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
SENNHEISER HD-555 headphones
Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter
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Well I found a Sony STR-DE998. Would that work for stereo?polkaudio Monitor 5 Series II
polkaudio SDA-1 (with the SL1000)
TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
SENNHEISER HD-555 headphones
Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter -
I would suggest the new harman/kardon HK-3490 if you want to keep it simple. Pretty cheap and comes with a 2-year warranty. Great sound and very flexible.
Here is a link:
http://harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?Region=USA&Country=US&Language=ENG&cat=REC&prod=HK%203490&sType=C -
I'll keep that in mind. I ruled out that Sony receiver now. I can borrow an amp of some sort from my family, at least to cover for now.polkaudio Monitor 5 Series II
polkaudio SDA-1 (with the SL1000)
TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
SENNHEISER HD-555 headphones
Little Dot MK IV tube headphone amp
Little Dot DAC_I balanced D/A converter