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Post by pdaddy on Oct 7, 2014 17:17:40 GMT -5
Magnepan MMG's? Crown XLS 2000 or Bryston 2B-LP. Perhaps totally subjective here unless you have A/B'ed them but I will have two amps to try myself soon, but wanted any thoughts or insight you might have in advance.
Bryston 2B LP
Output power:
THD: NOISE: Crosstalk:
2B-LP EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
60 watts/ch @ 8Ω
100 watts/ch @ 4Ω
200 watts bridged @ 8Ω <.01%, 20Hz to 20KHz 100dB below full output below noise, 20Hz to 20KHz at 50 watts >60v/μsec
>500@20Hz, ref. 8Ω .5Hz to >500KHz
Slew rate:
Damping factor:
Power BW:
Input sensitivity: .775v for 60W @ 8Ω Input impedance: 50KΩ unbalanced
10KΩ balanced
Crown XLS 2000
375W/Channel @ 8 Ohms Stereo
650W/Channel @ 4 Ohms Stereo
1050W/Channel @ 2 Ohms Stereo
1300W @ 8 Ohms Bridged
2100W @ 4 Ohms Bridged
Damping Factor > 200
Input Sensitivity Not Specified by Manufacturer
Input Impedance 20 kOhms, Balanced
10 kOhms, Unbalanced
Frequency Response Not Specified by Manufacturer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not Specified by Manufacturer
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.5%
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Post by frenchyfranky on Oct 7, 2014 17:45:18 GMT -5
XPA-1L X 2 or XPA-1 X 2 or XPA-2 or XPR-1 X 2 or XPR-2  |
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Post by pdaddy on Oct 7, 2014 17:46:52 GMT -5
I said "these" not "your" . |
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Post by frenchyfranky on Oct 7, 2014 17:49:32 GMT -5
OK I just edit my first post to reflect my thought.
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Post by paintedklown on Oct 7, 2014 17:51:25 GMT -5
I am generally of the mind set that more power = better.
Having said that, I have heard neither of these two amps, so I am unable to make a solid recommendation. I know that probably doesn't help too much, but if they both have low (inaudable) THD+N, then you should be good to go with either one.
Do you currently own both of these amps?
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Post by pdaddy on Oct 7, 2014 17:54:36 GMT -5
I am generally of the mind set that more power = better. Having said that, I have heard neither of these two amps, so I am unable to make a solid recommendation. I know that probably doesn't help too much, but if they both have low (inaudable) THD+N, then you should be good to go with either one. Do you currently own both of these amps? I own the Bryston and I am about to own the Crown 2000. |
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Post by novisnick on Oct 7, 2014 18:03:11 GMT -5
XPA-1L X 2 or XPA-1 X 2 or XPA-2 or XPR-1 X 2 or XPR-2 One set of each MONOBLOCK please.  |
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Post by pedrocols on Oct 7, 2014 18:30:26 GMT -5
Best sound I've heard with my Magnepans was hybrid amp with 300 wpc into 4 ohms.
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Post by deltadube on Oct 7, 2014 20:38:43 GMT -5
XPA-1L X 2 or XPA-1 X 2 or XPA-2 or XPR-1 X 2 or XPR-2 these are some good looking picks!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by garbulky on Oct 7, 2014 20:40:02 GMT -5
Bryston
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Post by knucklehead on Oct 7, 2014 20:42:56 GMT -5
I think that 9 pound Crown amp is going to surprise you!
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Post by pdaddy on Oct 7, 2014 20:43:23 GMT -5
Thanks for answering the actual question gar! |
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Post by pdaddy on Oct 7, 2014 20:49:56 GMT -5
I think that 9 pound Crown amp is going to surprise you! Agreed. I am looking forward to A/B'ing them, but need to vet a good way to do that. I would love to be able to push a button and hear one and then the other, but alas I do not have a switch for that. |
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Post by Gary Cook on Oct 7, 2014 20:56:07 GMT -5
I think that 9 pound Crown amp is going to surprise you! Agreed. I am looking forward to A/B'ing them, but need to vet a good way to do that. I would love to be able to push a button and hear one and then the other, but alas I do not have a switch for that. The way I compare amps; 1. Switch the input to mono. 2. Connect source to one channel of each amp. 3. Connect one channel of each amp to one speaker. 4. Play and listen. 5. Post up results here. Cheers Gary |
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Post by frenchyfranky on Oct 7, 2014 20:59:23 GMT -5
Thanks for answering the actual question gar! To be honnest, your question is a little bit like answering in a GM forum at "what should I choose, Toyota or Mazda?" |
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Post by pdaddy on Oct 7, 2014 21:34:47 GMT -5
Agreed. I am looking forward to A/B'ing them, but need to vet a good way to do that. I would love to be able to push a button and hear one and then the other, but alas I do not have a switch for that. The way I compare amps; 1. Switch the input to mono. 2. Connect source to one channel of each amp. 3. Connect one channel of each amp to one speaker. 4. Play and listen. 5. Post up results here. Cheers Gary Thank you Gary! I had not heard of that technique. |
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Post by pdaddy on Oct 7, 2014 21:37:28 GMT -5
Thanks for answering the actual question gar! To be honnest, your question is a little bit like answering in a GM forum at "what should I choose, Toyota or Mazda?" Well to be true to the brand, I have an XPR-2 driving my MG III's, but folks have typically been good on the forums allowing a few Mazda questions on the GM Lounge. I did post in"All things stereo", not all things Emotiva stereo after all  . |
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Post by yeeeha17 on Oct 7, 2014 21:46:41 GMT -5
I'm hoping Crown will sound better. Looking into a lighter amp myself
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Post by frenchyfranky on Oct 7, 2014 22:09:47 GMT -5
To be honnest, your question is a little bit like answering in a GM forum at "what should I choose, Toyota or Mazda?" Well to be true to the brand, I have an XPR-2 driving my MG III's, but folks have typically been good on the forums allowing a few Mazda questions on the GM Lounge. I did post in"All things stereo", not all things Emotiva stereo after all . Ok, I prefer Toyota... |
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