Hi Dave, how would you compare the Rega Elex Mk4 against the Elicit Mk5 in terms of sound quality?Quote:
Originally Posted by hifi_dave
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Hi Dave, how would you compare the Rega Elex Mk4 against the Elicit Mk5 in terms of sound quality?Quote:
Originally Posted by hifi_dave
Both excellent amps with very good phono stages. The Elicit obviously has more power with a more solid bottom end and greater punch but you won't be disappointed with either. Both have excellent build quality.
Thanks for the insight Dave.Quote:
Originally Posted by hifi_dave
Considering it will be driving just a pair of Spendor SP2 speakers I don't think I will really require the 100w of the Elicit?
Surely more power will give you better control?
But is it worth £800?
Only if the speakers need it which they probably don't. 8 ohm nominal and 88dB sensitivity. 30 watts would be fine in normal size room.Quote:
Originally Posted by CageyH
It's not just the power output, it's the sound quality. I've never demo'd the Elicit v Elex and not sold the Elicit but both are excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
I have driven the Spendors with 45w amp for years and never felt I was lacking power. Anyway whichever amp I get will probably get "adjusted" by using the EQ on the Wiim. I am currently using a 25w Class D amp at the moment and with a bit of EQ you would think I am using a 100 watts of oomph !:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
I do wonder what I could get away with. The power amp I use will put 67 watts into 8 ohm and about twice that into 4 ohm and the speakers are a pretty constant 4 ohm load. The amp lights up if it has to put out more than 0.75 of a watt for 2 seconds or more - it never lights up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
It will be using a lot more power when there's an amplitude peak in the low frequencies of course but just shows how any high sensitivity (say, over 87dB) speaker needs very little power except on peaks.
There's no advantage to having unused amplifier power, but on the other hand it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
If you increase every bar to +10 does it make the amp 10x more powerful?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
No just over blown distortion and clipping!:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence001
I have a Creek Destiny amp, the Mk1 which was made in England. The Destiny was top of Creek's range. It's actually one of Creek's demo amps for shows etc and has a sticker inside it saying "refurbished by Mike Creek". It's in excellent condition and I fitted a brand new phono board just before Christmas supplied by Creek directly. Plenty of reviews on line and it would be a considerable saving on your budget.
Thanks for letting me know about the Creek Ian but I really want to buy new after having 2 vintage amps fail on me in recent years hence the quest for a new Integrated amp.Quote:
Originally Posted by ianlenco
After a couple of months of research and listening I eventually bought the Rega Elex Mk4 to use in my second system. I wanted an Integrated amplifier with a good phono stage and good connectivity which was well built and most importantly sounded good with my Spendor SP2 speakers.
I must say this amplifier has excellent synergy with my SP2 speakers and has really bought them to life in a way I have not heard them before. Build quality is superb and sound quality is excellent.
I am now looking for a new turntable........
Good choice, you can't go wrong with Rega.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
Now you need a rega turntable to go with..:thumbsup:
It's a really great amp Dave, thanks for the recommendation. I will certainly be looking at their turntables.:):thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by hifi_dave
May i ask "what is your budget ?"
Pro-Ject decks are another good shout.