Hi,
First post on this forum, so apologies if I ask daft questions.
As the title suggests, I'm thinking about an amplifier change for the Opticons. (85db 4ohm). Changing the speakers is not really possible, mainly for budget reasons and also because I really like them in my small listening area. I needed small speakers that could go against a wall, and there didn't seem a lot of choice within my parameters.
I mostly listen to records through a 1200GR with AT540ML through a Project Tube Box DS2 - occasionally CDs.
Anyway, I was using a Denon PMA800NE (85w into 4 ohms) with a sub running from the speaker 2 terminals. It sounded good until the Denon started playing up after 6 months. It sounded flat and lifeless and it's now in for repair.
Did the strain get to it? It never got hot, and the volume dial was generally between 9 and 11 o'clock to achieve a measured 70-90db from my listening position 2m away.
This has me thinking that I could/should change it when it comes out from repair or I get a refund.
The question is: how much power do I need? My understanding is that power is more than just volume, it's about control.
I'm looking at Yamaha AS-701 or 501 as they fit the bill. Specs seem very similar apart from power ratings, and price.
Any thoughts or suggestions, please?
First post on this forum, so apologies if I ask daft questions.
As the title suggests, I'm thinking about an amplifier change for the Opticons. (85db 4ohm). Changing the speakers is not really possible, mainly for budget reasons and also because I really like them in my small listening area. I needed small speakers that could go against a wall, and there didn't seem a lot of choice within my parameters.
I mostly listen to records through a 1200GR with AT540ML through a Project Tube Box DS2 - occasionally CDs.
Anyway, I was using a Denon PMA800NE (85w into 4 ohms) with a sub running from the speaker 2 terminals. It sounded good until the Denon started playing up after 6 months. It sounded flat and lifeless and it's now in for repair.
Did the strain get to it? It never got hot, and the volume dial was generally between 9 and 11 o'clock to achieve a measured 70-90db from my listening position 2m away.
This has me thinking that I could/should change it when it comes out from repair or I get a refund.
The question is: how much power do I need? My understanding is that power is more than just volume, it's about control.
I'm looking at Yamaha AS-701 or 501 as they fit the bill. Specs seem very similar apart from power ratings, and price.
Any thoughts or suggestions, please?