Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New amp to go with Transporter

2008-01-06 Thread Jeff G
I think you could pick up a PS Audio GCC series integrated or Cary intergrated used for about $1000-1500US. Not sure if you have other inputs. Both have a HT bypass if your of that ilk. The Ayre amps are suppossed to be nice. There are Aragon 4004 MKII obn audiogon for ~$600. THere are a ton of

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New amp to go with Transporter

2008-01-04 Thread marlowe
I am looking for a new amp to replace my Thule Spirit Amp (60B) (which isn’t working properly). My speakers are Snell D (which I will probably upgrade when I can afford something like used pair of Vienna Acoustics Beethoven, Strauss or Mahler). The Transporter by the way replaced my Thule Spirit

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New amp to go with Transporter

2008-01-04 Thread riffer
Pick an amp that you think works well with your speakers. -- riffer riffer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13459 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41738

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New amp to go with Transporter

2008-01-04 Thread SuperQ
I've also been looking for a new amp and speaker combo to go with my transporter. I agree somewhat that any new amp should be atleast tested with a new speaker setup. I disagree that you you have to perfectly match every single speaker and amp combination. Unless you're going with some

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New amp to go with Transporter

2008-01-04 Thread tomjtx
Go for an amp only, not an integrated and you will get more bang for buck. The TP can serve as your preamp. I would also look for balanced inputs. There are some great class D amps out there in your price range. Even Jeff Rowlands entry amp is only 1,600.00 retail. -- tomjtx

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New amp to go with Transporter

2008-01-04 Thread Mnyb
As you are from Denmark you could a buy a used SiriuS or GammuT power amp The new ones are grossly overpriced (imho). They had the DMX series back then, their budget alternative very good amps for the money. I uses a SiriuS DMX200 it has balanced inputs and built in attentuation so you can adapt

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New amp to go with Transporter

2008-01-04 Thread SuperQ
tomjtx;254181 Wrote: Go for an amp only, not an integrated and you will get more bang for buck. The TP can serve as your preamp. I would also look for balanced inputs. There are some great class D amps out there in your price range. Even Jeff Rowlands entry amp is only 1,600.00 retail.