SDA 2B amp Synergy?

MillerLiteScott
MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
edited June 2007 in Vintage Speakers
What amp has good synergy with the SDA 2B's?

I lean to the tube side of the fence but certainly am not ruling out SS.

My rig would be:
Jolida JD100/ Nakamichi CA-5/ ????????/ SDA 2B's

or

Jolida JD100/????????/ SDA 2B's

Thanks,

Scott
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited June 2007
    Many will chime in on this but owning SDA 1C's, I really like the sound of Carver amps with them. That's how I first heard them 20+ years ago and that's what I have on mine now. The TFM series amps are very nice and the amps like the M-1.0t, M-1.5t, M-4.0t, etc are great in my book. Others say the Adcoms work very well, too. Lots of good powerful amps out there to work with.
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited June 2007
    avguytx wrote: »
    Many will chime in on this but owning SDA 1C's, I really like the sound of Carver amps with them. That's how I first heard them 20+ years ago and that's what I have on mine now. The TFM series amps are very nice and the amps like the M-1.0t, M-1.5t, M-4.0t, etc are great in my book. Others say the Adcoms work very well, too. Lots of good powerful amps out there to work with.

    I 2nd that. I'm very pleased with what I hear putting a nice tube pre- with a carver amp. You have to use the right tubes tho. This is what I'm using with the 2b's but I've tried some ei elites in the jolida and they sound very nice.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53777
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited June 2007
    This is good because I think I will eventually get a pair of 1C's.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited June 2007
    I like my SDAs with my Rotel RB-980BX. That said, it sounded good with my adcom 535, if you forget about dynamics (come on, it only had like 60 wpc, that's why you need headroom!) I have no doubt it would sound great with a beefier adcom.
    Lovin that music year after year.

    Main 2 Channel System

    Polk SDA-1B,
    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects

    Computer Rig

    Polk SDA CRS+,
    Creek Audio 5350 SE,
    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
    HRT Music Streamer II
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited June 2007
    Mine sound pretty good with my Adcom gfa 555 plenty of head room for my listening level.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,686
    edited June 2007
    Scott, what's your budget?
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited June 2007
    I would like to stay on the south side of 1k.

    Considering my other modest gear. What are your thoughts on a Jolida vs. Carver vs. Adcom?

    If I got a Jolida integrated I could use my other components to have another complete small tube rig.

    I am not looking to buy anything right away, just want to start looking for and research for the right amp/integrated.

    Thanks,

    Scott
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited June 2007
    avguytx wrote: »
    I really like the sound of Carver amps with them. That's how I first heard them 20+ years ago and that's what I have on mine now.

    :D:D:D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,686
    edited June 2007
    Scott,

    Here's a couple of the newest versions from Jolida, they got rid of the balance control and added remote control....yeah man!

    50 wpc http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatube&1186264787

    60 wpc http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatube&1187817623

    Also check into the Primaluna Prologue's, they've gotten good reviews, but I haven't heard one. None of them come with remote, if that matters to you.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited June 2007
    I love the sound of my 10A's get from my Carver C-2,M-200t and Denon C680 deck (a bit much for just playback, but the guy owed me some $$). Had a set of SDA-CRS years ago. I really should take my own life for parting with them!! Carvers have great headroom for an SS pre and amp combo.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited June 2007
    I love the sound of my 10A's get from my Carver C-2,M-200t and Denon C680 deck (a bit much for just playback, but the guy owed me some $$). Had a set of SDA-CRS years ago. I really should take my own life for parting with them!! Carvers have great headroom for an SS pre and amp combo. Your ears will love it.
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited June 2007
    If you go solid state try a Parasound Halo. You won't be sorry!
    2 Channel:
    Amp/Parasound Halo A23
    Pre/Carver C-1
    Tuner/Carver TX-11a
    CDP/Jolida JD 100A
    Turntable/AR XB-Shure V15 III
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2007
    I loved the sound with a Carver TFM35...now it's sick...love the sound with a Luxman M117...totally different presentation...I think any decent combo that wakes them up will sound great.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,686
    edited June 2007
    Guys, there is SO much more out there than the Carver, Adcom, Rotel and yes, even Jolida gear that keeps getting thrown out here. It's starting to sound like a broken record around here lately, try something new, something different.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2007
    A good used tube pre,such as a Modwright or BAT,,and a Belles 350A reference should do just nicely, IMHO. :)
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,406
    edited June 2007
    F1nut wrote: »
    Guys, there is SO much more out there than the Carver, Adcom, Rotel and yes, even Jolida gear that keeps getting thrown out here. It's starting to sound like a broken record around here lately, try something new, something different.

    Riding the Adcom train a lot myself, F1 is kind of right. I am currently on the hunt for something different but still affordable.

    Looking at:

    Nakamichi PA-5
    Classe
    Belles
    Forte
    Monarchy
    Odyssey

    I was working a deal to get a 1 owner pristine cond. Nakamichi PA-5 for $300, but the deal fell thru. Who knows when I will actually pull the trigger on something.

    The only concern is that if you are powering SDA's make sure the amp is common ground or in the case of mono's the negative terminals can be strapped. Or you have to have the AI-1 cable.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited June 2007
    H9 I also saw a PA-5 for sale on our local craigs list. I think Strider even linked it to the board. I am leaning towards a tube integrated for simplicity and the fact that it would create another whole decent tube rig. I am thinking a Jolida 502 series or similar amp. I am still in the research phase of this purchase.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited June 2007
    Sorry. Along day at works, a few frosty adult bevs and playin around with my new (old) Pioneer RT-707 RTR makes ya kinda goofy. Forgot how fun the old reels were! The old Mitsubishi amps are nice too. Big nasty looking beasts!
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