Hi all,
First post and I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to audio equipment, but I do like my music....I've had these speakers for a while now (6 years).
They're currently rigged up to a Cambridge Audio Azur 840A V2 amplifier and a Marantz CD6005 CD/USB player.
Also in the mix connected via the amp's pre amp output is a XLS 400-FF subwoofer.
Basically I want to remove the amp and put it elsewhere in the house (my office) to power some B&W 686 S2 Speakers (or similar, not purchased yet) and another subwoofer (again TBC).
So I need another amplifier with enough ooph to power the MS 8's. I'm struggling to find one with enough power (from what I've read online 120watts per channel is recommended?) and with a pre for the subwoofer. Marantz would match the CD/USB player for the OCD in me.
Any suggestions welcome, but more importantly, throw me some advice or comments - I'm welcome to hearing all.
Thanks
Jim
First post and I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to audio equipment, but I do like my music....I've had these speakers for a while now (6 years).
They're currently rigged up to a Cambridge Audio Azur 840A V2 amplifier and a Marantz CD6005 CD/USB player.
Also in the mix connected via the amp's pre amp output is a XLS 400-FF subwoofer.
Basically I want to remove the amp and put it elsewhere in the house (my office) to power some B&W 686 S2 Speakers (or similar, not purchased yet) and another subwoofer (again TBC).
So I need another amplifier with enough ooph to power the MS 8's. I'm struggling to find one with enough power (from what I've read online 120watts per channel is recommended?) and with a pre for the subwoofer. Marantz would match the CD/USB player for the OCD in me.
Any suggestions welcome, but more importantly, throw me some advice or comments - I'm welcome to hearing all.
Thanks
Jim