Hi Gang -
I'm a newbie to the world of 2-channel audio and I could really use some advice. I've got some gently-used M&K SS-150 MK II's that have been sitting in the back of my closet for the last 8 years. These are 4 ohm Tripole speakers that were designed to be used as surrounds in a 5.1 system. And yes, they're original USA-made Miller & Kreisels.
The other day I pulled them out, plugged them into my Denon 4308, and they still sound fantastic
So I was thinking that I'd like to build a good 2.1 channel system in my home office around these M&K's. But since I'm a newbie to 2-channel audio I figured I'd better get some advice on a matching Amp & Sub. Here's my criteria:
* My home office is roughly 12' x 13', with a 10' ceiling
* I don't want/need surround for this room (just clean 2.1)
* I'll be streaming very high bitrate AAC's & FLACs from my iMac (so I'd like a great DAC)
* I mainly listen to Classic Rock, 80's, and some modern Pop
* My ears were recently opened to the joys of 24/96 vinyl rips (I may start listening to more of these in the future)
* I'd like the Amp to be no larger than a Peachtree if possible
* I'd like the Sub to be no larger than 1.5' square
* I'm thinking a budget of $1000 (but I could go higher for something really great)
Speaking of Peachtree, that's the only Amp I've auditioned so far. It sounded great, but was kinda pricey. So what do you guys think? Many thanks in advance
- phil
I'm a newbie to the world of 2-channel audio and I could really use some advice. I've got some gently-used M&K SS-150 MK II's that have been sitting in the back of my closet for the last 8 years. These are 4 ohm Tripole speakers that were designed to be used as surrounds in a 5.1 system. And yes, they're original USA-made Miller & Kreisels.
The other day I pulled them out, plugged them into my Denon 4308, and they still sound fantastic
So I was thinking that I'd like to build a good 2.1 channel system in my home office around these M&K's. But since I'm a newbie to 2-channel audio I figured I'd better get some advice on a matching Amp & Sub. Here's my criteria:* My home office is roughly 12' x 13', with a 10' ceiling
* I don't want/need surround for this room (just clean 2.1)
* I'll be streaming very high bitrate AAC's & FLACs from my iMac (so I'd like a great DAC)
* I mainly listen to Classic Rock, 80's, and some modern Pop
* My ears were recently opened to the joys of 24/96 vinyl rips (I may start listening to more of these in the future)
* I'd like the Amp to be no larger than a Peachtree if possible
* I'd like the Sub to be no larger than 1.5' square
* I'm thinking a budget of $1000 (but I could go higher for something really great)
Speaking of Peachtree, that's the only Amp I've auditioned so far. It sounded great, but was kinda pricey. So what do you guys think? Many thanks in advance
- phil
