I have PSB Imagine T2's hooked up to a Line Magnetic 518ia (22 wpc). This amp powers the T2's just fine...I am never past 11 o'clock on the volume control even listening at my "max." LM has released the 508ia since I bought my 518 and is 45 wpc I believe if you think 22 wpc isn't enough. The 518ia is a beautiful sounding 845 SET amp in my opinion. That said.....I would love a pair of Vandersteen Quatros as recommended by m-db above :). The T2's are very nice but would probably be up for an upgrade if I were wanting to make a significant change. Good luck....let us know what you decide.
Best integrated for PSB Imagine T2's
I have an NAD C390DD all digital integrated amplifier. I am considering a big improvement in a DAC, as in a PS Audio Perfectwave DAC. This along with my Project Xtension 10 turntable/musical surroundings nova phenomena phono preamp, would give me quality analog signal inputs from all my sources. Considering an upgrade to an integrated that could better process analog to my PSB Imagine T2 speakers with a big improvement in SQ, any thoughts on an endgame amp for around 5 to 6,000?
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If you want to spend less , this Bryston would be fine. The PSB’s have a 88db sensitive rating so you don't need globs of power! http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BYB60RSST |
I’m over here with a beefed up 36 wpc Pass F5 clone. No idea what it would cost to buy an amp like that, but the 25 wpc original went for $3000 7 years ago. I’m using that to power Focal 936’s. More amp than the speakers deserve? Not from my listening chair! If the amp does them justice and you’ve got the money, I’d do it. |
I would probably first replace the phono stage, solid state or tube - it depends on your taste and compatibility with your future integrated amp. As for the integrated or the idea to replace the speakers first - both are valid approaches, I think. I'll just mention a few amps without knowing your taste or how exactly they would work with your speakers: Pass INT-60 used, Regdum RGi120 new directly from Australia, Manley Stingray new or used, Pass INT-150 used, Rogue Pharaoh new, Octave SE edition used. |
easola01 oops, my bad I thought the Django's were $6K and the Vandersteen Quatro's are now Quatro CT at $14K. Vandersteen Treo's are $8K. I was also discounting the $6K DAC. To be clear I consider well designed speakers the most important component. I went round and round prioritizing bandwidth in economical speakers. The very minute my out of position Avaoln's played with my crap electronics my trajectory with this hobby was significantly altered. Even my more than crap electronics waiting to be sold became acceptably impressive. Of second importance is my phono cartridge. If you value bass get two sealed DSP subs and not inside the speakers. |
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