Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers

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Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers
« on: 16 May 2010, 12:25 am »
I am STILL struggling on deciding which of Jim's fabulous loudspeakers I should get. :duh:

I have narrowed down my choices to three and it would be great to know
which amps would provide full justice for a pair of the following models:

1. HT2-TL
2. HT3
3. SS10

I am willing to forego convenience for purity sake. Room size is 15' x 19'
and will also be playing movies.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Regards,
Ken
« Last Edit: 16 May 2010, 05:54 am by Sonix »

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Re: Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers
« Reply #1 on: 16 May 2010, 12:27 am »
Since I am STILL struggling to decide between Jim's HT2-TL, HT3 and now his SS10,
it would be great to hear which amps would provide full justice for a pair of each
of these models.

I am willing to forego convenience for purity sake. Room size is 15' x 19'
if it matters and will also be playing movies.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Regards,
Ken

Budget?

Listening habits?

George

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Re: Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers
« Reply #2 on: 16 May 2010, 12:40 am »
Budget?
Something within reason that is comparable to the loudspeakers.
Don't have unlimited budget at this time. :lol:

Listening habits?
I enjoy all types. Variety is the spice of life.


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Re: Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers
« Reply #3 on: 16 May 2010, 12:48 am »
Van Alstine UltraValve 70 (tube) or Fet Valve Ultra 550 (tube/mosfet hybrid)
Dac Cherry or Cherry Jr.
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Re: Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers
« Reply #4 on: 16 May 2010, 02:40 am »
I'd be happy to have a phone conversation.

Sonix

Re: Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers
« Reply #5 on: 16 May 2010, 03:46 am »
I'd be happy to have a phone conversation.

Thank You Very Much! You have a PM.

Regards!

jd3

Re: Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers
« Reply #6 on: 16 May 2010, 10:33 am »
I am STILL struggling on deciding which of Jim's fabulous loudspeakers I should get. :duh:

I have narrowed down my choices to three and it would be great to know
which amps would provide full justice for a pair of the following models:

1. HT2-TL
2. HT3
3. SS10

Ken,
I have the same quandry, though I'm also willing to add the Archos in the mix as well.  SS10 is probably out of the picture due to cost only, but maybe that could change??  I'm going to 'worry' about which speaker to go with first and deal with amp choices later.
 
I'd be happy to have a phone conversation.
This is the man to talk to!

John

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Re: Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers
« Reply #7 on: 16 May 2010, 01:34 pm »
I would also look at the DAC 4800A if you are looking at a power amp. There is a difference between the 4800A and Cherry versions and the choice between these pieces would depend on personal preference.

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Re: Amps for best musical results with Salk speakers
« Reply #8 on: 16 May 2010, 04:48 pm »
I would also look at the DAC 4800A if you are looking at a power amp. There is a difference between the 4800A and Cherry versions and the choice between these pieces would depend on personal preference.

Would you mind explaining the differences for us?  I've been pondering a Cherry Jr. and would love to learn what the main difference are.