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Seeking opinions on best amp match for Aerial20T

I've been enjoying (loving) my new speakers now for about a year. Over that time, I've noticed some shortcomings of my system, which I believe are attributable to the amps, and am now seeking to replace my current amps. Here's a short list of my setup;

ML326S
Sony SCD1 (modified)
2xML334s (one per speaker)
Harmonic Tech magic speaker cables
Cardas Golden cross balanced

My main two gripes with my current setup are;

the bass seems a bit soft, not well defined. Volume is good though.
imaging is not quite as good as good as I recall when auditioning the 20Ts

I'm considering either Krell450Mcx's, 2xML336's or ML33H's. Any thoughts?
ecamel
tvad
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I'm trying out a Belles 350a Reference as we speak (PowerModules.com as mentioned above).

Frankly, you have great gear with the Levinson amp & preamp. I'm with jaybo. Play more with your speaker set-up: move them away from the back and side walls, try them incrementally closer together, and adjust toe-in with very small adjustments. I'll bet the placement tweaks pay off.
sounds_real_audio
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Tvad ---

Are you coming out to Denver for the Audio Fest in Oct????
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Tvad ---

Are you coming out to Denver for the Audio Fest in Oct????
Sounds_real_audio (Threads | Answers)

No plans to attend.
mdconnelly
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I replaced a ML 331 on my Aerial 10Ts with a McCormack DNA-500 and was astounded by the improvement in bass and transient response. The was a equal improvement in delicacy and refinement. I don't know much about the 20Ts, but I do know the 10Ts love power and the McCormack delivers in spades.
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mickey_sg
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Hi there,

Before you do anything else, replace the Golden Cross cables. They roll off the highs and soften the bass just as you describe. When I finally got rid of mine, I couldnt beleive how much information they had been filtering out. I kicked myself for living with them so long.

Cheers
Mick
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