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Previously had a Nak TA-4 (100 w/ch) which despite its age, did a little better job at high volume.
So what are some recommendations for amps?
Locally there are some used amps.
Bryston 4B
Nakamichi PA-5
Any experience with Emotiva?
Older Yamaha amps?
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You are finding out what a lot of us have found, although the GE speakers are easy to drive in general, and the T 2s are no exception, when you really want to rock and roll, nothing beats power.
Emotiva does make some great amps at reasonable prices I am told. LOTS of people like them and their price. AND the great thing is they will let you listen in your own home with your own speakers and send them back if you don't like them.
IF budget is really tight, then used is a great way to go. I have done that more times than I can mention in my audio quest. Heck, I have bought from pawn shops.
That Bryston you mentioned might be a good one, really I hope you can audition what you want to buy before you lay out the cash. It is your home and your system and your ears that have to be happy.
Please let us know what you decide and how you like it.
Have fun, God Bless,
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My other choice would be to get a 2nd hand pair of Klipsch Heresys for those time when you just need to rawk.
I tired a pair of Emotiva UPA-200 (I think, 125w monoblocks) and they were far inferior to my Nak Ta-4 receiver with 100 watt. Not sure if their higher end stuff is considerably better.
I'll let you know how it goes.
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emotiva.com/products/emotiva/amplifiers-0
If you can spend a bit more get 2 of the XPA-1L's (Monoblocks with Class A power for the first 35 watts and then switch to Class A/B if more power is needed, up to 250 watts/channel).
emotiva.com/products/amplifiers/xpa-1l
Good luck with the search,
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dgb100 wrote: The Golden Ear was my first deviation from Klipsch for 20 years, totally different speakers in so many ways. The imaging, timbre (especially vocals) and detail of the GE are superior, but Klipsch really can bring down the house, and a 90 watt amp on those was far more than enough. (99 db vs 91 db sensitivity). A local retailer has Anthem, might try the Anthem 225 watt integrated.
My other choice would be to get a 2nd hand pair of Klipsch Heresys for those time when you just need to rawk.
I tired a pair of Emotiva UPA-200 (I think, 125w monoblocks) and they were far inferior to my Nak Ta-4 receiver with 100 watt. Not sure if their higher end stuff is considerably better.
I'll let you know how it goes.
dgb,
I believe the UPA series of amps by Emotiva were their entry level units and were probably better than a great many receivers but I have no doubts that some higher end units like your Nakamichi and even my Integra may sound better. Of course there are a lot more variables with separates as well.
That said, I have been very impressed with their XPA-5. The dynamics, power, and clarity have all been great. Like the T1s, they are very revealing to system changes and source material. Great recordings sound great. My current set up rivals what I listened to when demoing my T1s and the gear used by my local GET dealers was VERY expensive. There is certainly a point of diminishing returns.
Emotiva recently started showing up at dealers. It may be a good idea to go out and listen to one for yourself first hand before you invest a significant amount of money in a much more expensive used amp, not that there is anything wrong with a used Bryston, Krell, McIntosh or other premium brand. Those amps are built like tanks and will last a LONG time and sound fantastic as well. Good luck and happy hunting!
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In any case, after upgrading from my Harman Kardon AVR 630 which does 75x5 all channels driven to the Yamaha, I certainly noticed the ability to play louder and cleaner. The only time I heard any distortion from the Tritons with the Yamaha was due to physical noise coming from one of the long throw woofer voice coils bottoming out. However, in my opinion, this was due to a combination of extremely loud music, not using room correction, and having the bass set to 1 o'clock. I could likely move the bass to 12 o'clock and not have this issue.
That said, if you want to really rock out, you would be good to get more power, as the Tritions will rock out with power. Or, as you said, keep a set of Klipsch speakers around. I haven't head Klipsch at high volume, but the sensitivity (not to mention reputation) indicates that these will be loud.
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