Quads & Amps. . .
Hi all, I'm considering having a bit of a change around in my system.
Currently running a Ming Da KT88 push pull amplifier driving Quad 63's. It's a nice match and does everything quite well. Why am I changing? Well if I had to be critical of my system I feel I'm possibly missing some dynamics and overall "meat" in the sound. The Ming Da is 35wpc and does low level detail extremely well, as do the Quads.
Yes its a little under-powered to drive them properly I know, but my room is relatively small and listening levels are not particulary high.
Vinyl through it sounds fantastic but sometimes my digital setup sounds a bit lean. Although that's probably just my vinyl vs digital preference.
I've heard some people are running Class D mono's successfully with Quads although I imagine the sound would be completely different. I'm thinking of trying some Temple Audio mono's as the testimonials are very encouraging.
I run a Musical Paradise "hybrid" Class D amp with a tube pre-stage in my second system and its lovely I have to say. Although it is underpowered and ultimately unexciting with the Quads.
I'm also thinking of swapping back in my Quad 57's as they have been completely refurbished by Quad and I haven't even taken them out of the boxes except to test them . . . I know I'm errr . . . . fairly mental. Unlikely to give me the improved dynamics either!
In addition to that I have a rather special 300b PSET (parallel SET) amp on the way which I have a sneaking suspicion will go extremely nicely with the 57's. Output is around 20w I believe so probably a bit low for the 63's.
Plus I have a mint refurbished and very slightly tweaked Quad 303 to try out.
Just looking for any experiences with similar equipment and suggestions as to what may go well together or be an improvement.
Cheers everyone.
Chris
System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
- Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
- Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -
System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
- Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
- Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -