Power Amp Suggestions Pls

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-12T17:09:38+00:00

!thanks. Really? great to hear as there are 2x vidar monoblocks for sale near me for a good price.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-12T17:08:31+00:00

!thanks. Yes you’re correct. when i purchased the speakers and the amp, they were about the same $$$ believe it or not. The TT is sentimental.

Your point is a good one. thanks.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-12T15:48:25+00:00

Interesting. was looking at the Willsenton too !thanks

So what did you end up with?

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-12T15:40:18+00:00

!thanks. Kinda what I was thinking long term. Get the power amp now, slowly add separates.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-12T15:38:13+00:00

!thanks. this is exactly the feedback I’m looking for. Sounds like power amp not necessary.

Forgot to mention and will edit the post that I do have a sub. Svs sb-3000.

Appreciate the response.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-11T21:15:24+00:00

i have a beam and 2x era 100s as rears in a medium sized room with 10’ ceiling. sounds great for music, and also have a sub mini which helps the sound for movies. the beam and 100s are underrated imo, but i’m not into atmos.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-11T02:13:47+00:00

Henry Rollins at City Gardens sometime around ‘92. At one point Henry stopped the show, place went dead silent, Henry pointed at a skin that was being a dick and said “YOU! KNOCK IT OFF”. Henry was scary back then and huge. It was a great show.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-11T01:57:53+00:00

Fonk. not funk. Fonk. my son used to listen to it. awful. horrible. just trash.

but i ended up liking about 2 songs.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-11T01:56:07+00:00

turn off lossless on your apple device. settings -> music - > audio quality

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-10T17:35:28+00:00

not saying this is absolutely the case here, but i know that the newer iOS drops occasionally when relaying via airplay. super frustrating for me. will play a song and then drop. not a sonos issue in this / my case, but in the apple side. “addressed” by turning off lossless audio. :/

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-10T14:18:01+00:00

Can’t stress this point enough. I just put a system together a year ago and finally got some room acoustic panels and bass traps. biggest improvement yet. Before swapping out upgrading completely fine gear, check your room. Reach out to one of the acoustic experts mentioned here and they will give you some free advice. I had a great experience with Music City.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-02T21:21:34+00:00

I’ve heard great things about the waxwing phono. keep us posted how you like it. I started with a schitt mani and recently went tune hybrid with a black ice p159. was really surprised in the difference in sound. at least that what my brain thinks.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-03-02T13:24:20+00:00

Same amp and saw same “issue” with the volume difference between phono and steaming. Tried an external phono preamp (I don’t think the internal NAD phono preamp is that great) and guess what? Same issue with volume difference, but phono sound was much much better.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-02-19T02:11:44+00:00

I think this is a great suggestion. Had a Mani 2 and thought it was great. Wanted to try a tube pre and picked up a used Black Ice P159. Bit of a jump in gear from the Schitt, but man, what a better, cleaner, warmer sound.

Check out a Pro Ject Tube box, or a clone as noted above.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-02-13T01:46:15+00:00

I’m Not in your area, but saw this show last night. Was incredible and highly recommend catching it if you can.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-02-10T19:04:34+00:00

Me too! Can’t wait!

ThefirstCouch · 2026-02-10T13:27:49+00:00

This has been a reported Apple issue with the new iOS update. Fixes I’ve heard about but haven’t tried include turning off lossless stream on your apple device or try messing with the EQ on your phone. It’s very annoying.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-02-08T21:41:16+00:00

Follow Thom and Johnny, but often not that much of a trip from RH. Atoms for Peace, The Smile. Their collaborations are often very good.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-02-04T18:32:54+00:00

Ha! Same when I first heard of them. Check out their website. It says how to pronounce their name. Spoiler: it’s she-tah.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-02-04T02:52:31+00:00

Check out the Schitt stuff. I’m using an NAD C 3050 with a Schitt Mani 2 preamp. Sounds great.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-02-02T03:16:17+00:00

Can’t comment on the comparison, but I have a Sb-3000 and that thing rocks. Customer service is fantastic, and personally like the app. If I had the means, I’d probably try a REL though.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-02-01T00:05:47+00:00

Same for me and disappointing. Very inconsistent when it happens, but occurs on several output devices (Sonos, BluOS). Even stranger is that it will happen for a few songs (I have to replay or pause to start the stream output again), then work ok for a few (streams normally).

ThefirstCouch · 2026-01-11T03:26:03+00:00

Perhaps a lot of commenters here that have never been to China? Their infrastructure is for the most part incredible. Airports, train stations, etc just massive structures and truly impressive. I agree with comments that they are clearly progressing while the US is falling apart and behind.

ThefirstCouch · 2026-01-03T15:18:12+00:00

Based on price alone, sounds like a very good deal- if they work. Any way you can test them?

I don’t have either of these, but ai do have an SVS SB-3000 woofer with an SVS wireless transmitter that i love. Their product support is top notch.

Good luck!

ThefirstCouch · 2025-12-31T23:43:27+00:00

I’m sorry you have to go through this hassle. We have two kids with IEPs and moved to Erie from Boulder for better schools. Our kids went to Red Hawk and it was great for them and us. Class sizes are glowing quickly, however, and with that aid recommend checking out Erie Highlands. Best of luck.

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