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Best SS Amp Match for Soliloquy 5.3's?

So here's the question. What do you think is the best solid state amp match for the 5.3's? Maybe a good side question here also would be how many watt's per channel are a good match for them? I have heard in the past that tube amps match well with Sol's but I am not interested in going that route at this point. Your answers and insight are greatly appreciated!
pavukda
jsujo
348 posts
 
depends on your price range really...I have heard them and liked them with anything from vintage SS amps like Mcintosh to modern like Musical Design.
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
AS they are an easy load to drive;get the best you can afford--used.---Lots and lots of amps for sale. Get something that holds it's value and resell--McMormack??
pavukda OP
2 posts
 
Thanks all. I will see what I can find used. I may be able to find a good deal on something that way. I have been looking at some Marantz, Crown, Parasound and Thule amps which might be gotten at a decent price.
jsujo
348 posts
 
Thule...cool amps!
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
One or two Monarchy SM70s do a great job with these speakers. Also Van Alstine's modified Dynaco ST-120 gave me some of best sounds I've heard out of my Soliloquys. These amplifiers are so pure and simple. They really allow you to hear the music and the rest of your gear.Van Alstine admits himself these are his most musical amplifiers. The Sols to my ears sound better with amplifiers under 100 wpc.
Not to take any thing from McIntosh. But both these amplifiers sounded better with the Sols than the 300 wpc SS Mac I used to own.

Good Luck!
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