Powerful Integrated Amp for Inefficient Speakers

Hi,

May be you should get YBA power amp of similar design/technology and bi-amp. I think this would be a cost-effective solution.

I previously had an Arcam Alpha 10 Integrated and while it was a "nice" amp, it didn't have the shear grunt power of my subsequent amps (Plinius 8200 integrated, Monarchy SM-70 monobloack amps). Even though the Arcam was rated at 110 per channel, the Arcam didn't seem to have the grunt of the Monarchy's @70 watt or not nearly as much as the Plinius @175/channel.

Not to say the Arcam won't work, but you can get a lot more control of those isobaric drivers with a more hefty power supply.

If you plan to use the Arcam integrated, you may want to buy the matching power amp and Bi-amp if the speakers support that option.

Enjoy,

TIC

Just to clarify, the Musical Fidelity A300 is Stereophile Class B rated, the M3 Nu-Vista is Class A rated and is $4995.

Legacy makes a 200 watt per channel integrated for about $2400

Redgum RGi120, SS integrated from Australia, very musical with enough power to drive almost anything. Redgum makes what they call their ENR "signature series" which is a higher current model designed for inefficient speakers. Mine is the regular RGi120s and it has never disappointed. I will warn you though, the face plate is wood and very love it/hate it styling. Personally I wasn't crazy about it from pictures and the website, but after seeing it in person it is quite stunning. Highly reccommended.