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Originally Posted by jpw
I currently use MAC MC-601's with TAD Evolution One's with a very good result.
As you may already know, from an engineering standpoint, there is no reason why any modern high quality high current solid state amplifier would not work well with TAD speakers. Tube amps can work well too if carefully vetted with the speaker.
Since each amplifier can have it's own sonic signature, and high end gear can be expensive to change around, it's important to hear different combinations so you find the synergy you want.
I had a choice between Krell, Mark Levinson, Audio Research and McIntosh amplification. I don't consider any of these amps universally better all the time under all conditions. They all produced highly listenable results. In the end I felt the McIntosh offered not only very good sound, but the most build quality, power, resale value and reliability for my money.
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Interesting test you have made with all these good brands. Would be interesting to get an review from you about these amps deriving TAD Evo 1.
Tell me if I'm wrong, but isn't McIntosch the wormer and most rounded of these.