Choosing an amplifier for Monitor Audio BX2. [Archive]

aquiros

09-09-2013, 16:04

I'm planning to change my amplifier with a new one that matches my new pair of Monitor Audio BX2 speakers.
Marantz PM6004 and Rotel RA-10 are, at the moment, the candidates.

I would appreciate any comment about matching BX2s with these (or others) amplifiers, preferably based on direct experience.

Thank you in advance.

Pieoftheday

09-09-2013, 16:20

i used a marantz pm8003 with some BX2's for a while though eventually found this pairing rather wearing on my ears

aquiros

09-09-2013, 17:11

Thank you for your comment, James.

RichB

09-09-2013, 18:43

I took my Brio-R round to a mate who has a pair of BX2. We listened happily all evening and he quickly sought one out second hand and is very happy with it.

I used to have a pair of RX but I can't get on with rear ported designs in my room but the best match I found for them was Arcam. I'd suggest one of their FMJ designs for a listen.

istari_knight

09-09-2013, 19:10

I use a pair of BR2's on the end of a Denon micro system in the kitchen but have tried them in the main system...

I cant really speak for current model amplifiers but a Myst TMA3 sounded very good with them, personally I would consider upgrading the source first but thats just me... Those Sony amps aren't that bad.

aquiros

10-09-2013, 07:57

I took my Brio-R round to a mate who has a pair of BX2. We listened happily all evening and he quickly sought one out second hand and is very happy with it.

I used to have a pair of RX but I can't get on with rear ported designs in my room but the best match I found for them was Arcam. I'd suggest one of their FMJ designs for a listen.

Thank you for your comments, Richard. Both options imply a bigger budget, but I will take them into account.

aquiros

10-09-2013, 08:05

I use a pair of BR2's on the end of a Denon micro system in the kitchen but have tried them in the main system...

I cant really speak for current model amplifiers but a Myst TMA3 sounded very good with them, personally I would consider upgrading the source first but thats just me... Those Sony amps aren't that bad.

Thank you James. Your comment opens a completely new way... I'm not sure that I'm ready to follow it.