WPC/RMS for SRS 1.2 TLs

200+ Ss.

I wish I had SDA 1.2's
I have SDA SRS 2.3's
I BI_AMP'ed them with a ADCOM GFA=555 and a ADCOM GFA-545
They sound grate
But if I had your 1,2's I would have 2 ADCOM GFA=555's bridged mono
You would not belive the soud! or the cost of the amp's

hearingimpared wrote:

Toka78 wrote:


Can you elaborate on the "more refined" above.
Thanks, Joe

Well, its a matter of personal taste, but I've found that era Adcom to be a bit grainy sounding...by no means terrible, so please don't think that is what I meant. But when compared to other amps of the era such as Threshold (the 'S' and 'SA' lines), it becomes much more obvious. Of course, a good Threshold amp, rarely available on the secondary market, still commands top prices ($1K and above). You could buy an Adcom and be happy with it the rest of your life, there is nothing 'wrong' with it, and it was a landmark in its time.

I've got 2.3TL's and run them with an Adcom GFA555II. A match made in heaven, not grainy and will play as loud as I desire.

Best,

Paul

hearingimpared wrote:

I'm amp hunting.:( I'm looking for your opinions on wpc rms / 8 ohm ratings to drive the 1.2 TLs for both tube and solid-state amps. Name brands are also very welcome.

Joe,

You can go 'round and 'round like this forever and never be satisfied. You first have to establish some goals with regard to what you want your audio system to provide for you in the way of playback. Once you have an idea of the kind of sound and the quality of reproduction you are seeking, then other people can make informed and appropriate equipment recommendations and you will be able to make informed and appropriate equipment choices. You will also be able to make better use of equipment reviews in audio magazines if you can find reviewers who have the same musical and sound reproduction goals and tastes as yourself. When I am reading audio magazine reviews, a key word I look for is "neutral" when the reviewer is describing the sound of the gear.

My primary audio goal is the accurate and realistic reproduction of acoustic jazz music. I say accurate because I want my stereo to reproduce, as closely as economically practical, what I hear during a live jazz performance. I say realistic because I want the audio "images" to be lifesize and specifically placed within a soundfield. I also want my stereo system to be as neutral and "uncolored" as economically practical. I want to hear exactly what is on the source without any additions or subtractions. Of course, absolute accuracy is impossible, even with state-of-the-art equipment, but we can get close enough to fool the ear. Conversely, there are audio enthusiasts who like certain colorations in their audio playback because that is what tickles their ears. It's all subjective.

Since I am seeking the reproduction of lifesize images, It would not be practical for me to consider bookshelf or small tower speakers in my main two channel audio system. Such speakers simply cannot move sufficient air to give me the tactile response I am seeking. If my audio reproduction goals changed, for example, to the accurate and realistic reproduction of large orchestral works, then I would need to assemble a different system than what I now have.

hearingimpared wrote:

I've already received such :eek: opposite end of the spectum opinions

Of course you have. Every one here has different audio goals, budgets, and ears. Plus, we don't know what you are after with regard to audio reproduction capability. It wouldn't be prudent to walk into a car dealership and ask for vehicle recommendations without having some idea of how the vehicle would be used, the required vehicle size, engine power, etc. You can't expect appropriate gear recommendations from an audio forum without providing some idea of what type of audio playback experience you are seeking. You have to help us help you.:)

MIT, the last cable you'll ever need.

I'd give those a try, and maybe try the Blue Jeans LC-1 IC's as well (less than half the capacitance at less than half the price)...both offer 30-day return policies so you can't lose.