Amplifier for Emerald XL

starkiller · « **on:** 12 Jun 2009, 06:21 pm »

well, looks like i just bought a set of Emerald Xl's

now for amplifier suggestions. i can stay with what i have or change. i currently have a set of outlaw m200 monoblocks at 200 wpc at 8ohms, i can get a b&k 442 which is slightly more powerful. but, according to the folks at ACI a 20-40 wpc tube amp would also do well.

so, would a better quality amp "sound" better then the outlaws or the b&k(such as rega, naim ect) or a nice tube amp such as a dynaco 35 or 70 or even 120??

thanks!

Capt. Z · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 Jun 2009, 07:02 pm »

For me its ONLY tubes. Can't go with those Dynaco, if they work well.

starkiller · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Jun 2009, 07:20 pm »

can't?????

Capt. Z · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 Jun 2009, 08:17 pm »

Quote from: starkiller on 12 Jun 2009, 07:20 pm

can't?????

What do you mean?

starkiller · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 Jun 2009, 08:25 pm »

you said.."Can't go with those Dynaco, if they work well"...

Capt. Z · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 Jun 2009, 08:28 pm »

Oppppppppppps.

What did I do/say????????????

forgot a word. Can't go WRONG if they work well.

starkiller · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 Jun 2009, 08:29 pm »

ahh, that makes more sense

Mike Dzurko · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 Jun 2009, 12:02 pm »

I'd keep your current amps to listen to first. You might find they offer what you want. It they don't give you all you want, you'll have a baseline of what direction you want to go.