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Ricjor1 07-28-2014 07:42 PM

Amps for Aerial 7T
 
I guess it's time for a change. I'm looking for something 5K or below to drive Aerial 7Ts. "Something" meaning amp or integrated amp, new or used. I currently drive them with a Peachtree 220se. I'm looking to improve bass and have more front to back placement within the soundstage if recording permits.

Masterlu 07-28-2014 08:21 PM

Bryston amps and Aerial have great synergy. :yes:

Yamaki 07-28-2014 08:30 PM

Bryston, McIntosh MC352/MC452 two channel amp, McIntosh MA6800 or MC6900 integrated would be a few choices to consider.

Ricjor1 07-29-2014 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterlu (Post 626683)
Bryston amps and Aerial have great synergy. :yes:

I thought the Bryston amps were considered to be forward/slightly bright?

Masterlu 07-29-2014 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricjor1 (Post 626936)
I thought the Bryston amps were considered to be forward/slightly bright?

Not a bit :no:

cmalak 07-29-2014 10:41 PM

Check out the Hegel H300 integrated amp: Hegel Music Systems - H300

http://tas.zeitpress.com/resizer/art.../?size=648,460

Some reviews:

Hegel H300 Integrated Amplifier | The Absolute Sound
SoundStage! Access | SoundStageAccess.com (GoodSound.com) | Hegel Music Systems H300 Integrated Amplifier-DAC
Hegel H300 Integrated Amplifier/DAC (Hi-Fi+) | Hi-Fi+

BlueFox 07-29-2014 11:36 PM

I use Cambridge-Audio 840W amps to drive my fronts (Aerial 7T) in the HT/spare stereo. I would buy new the latest generation, the 851W. These are true high-end bargains.

Down Under 07-30-2014 12:27 AM

Totally agree the Hegel H300 is a great sounding and good value unit even though it may be harder to find to audition.

Rod#S 07-31-2014 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricjor1 (Post 626936)
I thought the Bryston amps were considered to be forward/slightly bright?

That seems to be quite a common misconception that has been around for many many years. Perhaps there was a time in the past but having owned Bryston amps from the last 3 generations (SST, SST C Series and SST2) I have never found that to be the case. I own B&W 800 series speakers which are often described as bright due to the diamond tweeter so an amp that was bright would most likely induce listener fatigue in my setup but for me that's not the case. I don't find either the B&W's or Brystons bright, edgy, forward, etc.

Another couple amps to think about would be Classe, Anthem and Parasound.

Ricjor1 07-31-2014 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod#S (Post 627194)
That seems to be quite a common misconception that has been around for many many years. Perhaps there was a time in the past but having owned Bryston amps from the last 3 generations (SST, SST C Series and SST2) I have never found that to be the case. I own B&W 800 series speakers which are often described as bright due to the diamond tweeter so an amp that was bright would most likely induce listener fatigue in my setup but for me that's not the case. I don't find either the B&W's or Brystons bright, edgy, forward, etc.

Another couple amps to think about would be Classe, Anthem and Parasound.

Do you feel there is a significant difference between the SST and SST2?


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