Need help in selecting right amplifier

[Partham62]

Hi

I am Partha, I'm from kolkata. I wish to buy a good quality amplifier and compatable speakers, my budget is between 1-1.5lacs. I generally listen to old bollywood songs which are soft in nature, country music, bengali including Rabindrasangeet. My kids may occationally listen to contemporary music both hindi n english.

Please help in selecting the right fit and where can i get it.

Regards/Partha

 

[Audio_Freek]

Hello Partha,
Welcome to the Forum. Kindly could you provide more info about your room size,Audio Source like LP\CD\PC etc.This gives fair Idea to suggest.

Generally You could split the budget in following way out - 40% Speaker,30-40% for amp,10-15 %for the Source (DVD\DAC etc) and remaining for the Cables and acoustic treatment.

According to the room size you could choose Book Shelf or Floor standing.

Arcam\Marantz\Nad are few warm-neutral sounding amplifiers which should be quite accessible. Since you have nice budget- Just plan things audition and then purchase them.

All the best for your purchase.

 

[Partham62]

Hi
Thanks for ur response. My room size is 180 sft however there are furnitures.. My source would be CD and Handheld device like usb or iPod/ iPhone/iPad & laptop too.

Hope this info would be helpful for guiding me.

Partha

 

[shibashis]

Sound advice from Audio_Freek.

Kolkata now has lots of options for you to explore. The very best way to select your equipment is to listen to them.
Visit Harmonie Audio in New Alipore, SKS Traders in Paddapukur, ProFx at Hindusthan Park for various speaker and amplifier combinations.

 

[snkadh]

Hi Partha,

180 sqft. can accommodate floor standing speakers, but there are also couple of good bookshelf speakers which can also make you happy. Regarding the amp/ speaker combinations, please visit the dealers mentioned by shibashis.

During audition time, I found the speakers offered by Harmonie Audio/ SKS Traders are better if you are considering only the stereo setup. But it depends on you only. Call them before going and tell your budget, so that they can pre arrange stereo setup according to your budget. Also take your sample audio CD and listen the same song to each setup.

 

[oracle1974]

Hi

I am Partha, I'm from kolkata. I wish to buy a good quality amplifier and compatable speakers, my budget is between 1-1.5lacs. I generally listen to old bollywood songs which are soft in nature, country music, bengali including Rabindrasangeet. My kids may occationally listen to contemporary music both hindi n english.

Please help in selecting the right fit and where can i get it.

Regards/Partha

You may consider Arcam plus Monitor Audio RX 6 / Dali Ikon 6 combination. it will be within your budget especially since there is an Arcam A28 for sale in the forum. I have used the amp (A38 though) and found it very good and the pairing with MA / Dali is very good too.
Good luck.

 

[kvm]

Even I suggest Arcam A19 + MA Rx6 for a warm/neutral sounding setup and close to your budget; I have the same combo and thoroughly enjoying the setup. However pl try to audition and purchase.

 

[indy70]

Try if you can get hold of the new Cambridge audio Topaz SR20.

 

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