Daedalus

I can confirm what Lou is saying here--when I went from the original DA-1's to the new DA-1.1's among the many improvements I noticed was a decided increase in speed, dynamics and openness. Though I had not changed amplifiers (or anything else in my system) it seemed as though I had doubled the power output of my amp. So while my ARC 150.2 does not qualify as a high current design, putting out a mere 20 amps peak, the new speakers presented a much easier load and so the amp took on greater ease and authority. I'm still shopping for a good quality high current design to replace my 150.2 and am curious what impact that will have on my system. I'll keep everyone posted.

I'm still shopping for a good quality high current design to replace my 150.2 and am curious what impact that will have on my system. I'll keep everyone posted.

Per previous posts; definitely put the new Modwright amp on your short list. You can read my feedback and impressions, among others,on this Audiocircle post of that amp. You can also contact Lou to get his impressions of it - I believe he's ordered two of them to use bridged after trying out the amp for a while at his place. Disclaimer: Dan is a client of mine. There's also a pending review on 6Moons where you can see more very nicely done internal photos of that amp (the link is on that same thread).

Marco

04-03-09: Daedalus_audio

My speakers work best with amps which can deliver good current...

What amount of current do you consider to be the minimum required for your speakers to work optimally?

I'd say about 25-30amps but as always with specs it depends on the amp.

04-12-09: Daedalus_audio
I'd say about 25-30amps but as always with specs it depends on the
amp.

I own Pass Labs XA-60.5. 20 amps (60 wpc with peaks to 120 wpc). I'd prefer
not to replace them.

What's your opinion of the potential match?