Ok, I am know I am opening a can of worms and that everyone has their opinions, but my peers here know more about JBLs and amps that like JBLs than any other place in this solar system.
Sooooo. I am hoping this thread will be as popular as my 250 thread.
I am thinking of another amp and CD combo....real soon. I had a modded NAD 317 Integrated Amp which I used for a long time with the 166s. It has a great punch and bass response, but it is a bit harsh. Just this year, I upgraded and bought the McIntosh Integrated and a Mac CD.
Now that I have the 250Ti's, I would like to get a very full, clean amp with a good bass response....a PUNCH. My McIntosh MA6500 and MVP851 CD are just too thin sounding....I am not sure if it is just me, but I remember my L166's sounding better than they do since I switched to the Mac gear this year. It does not seem like there is a lot behind the speakers...not a lot on tap.
So, I need an amp for the 250s and 166s. I have been told to try Crown, BGW, Bryston, or Perreaux.
I am not looking for "the" amp right now since I know it will be a step-by-step evolutionary process, but getting close to it would be nice. You all have been doing this A LOT longer than I have, and I value your opinions. I would like to keep the budget close to my McIntosh, but I would not mind a good bang-for-the-buck if there is a magical set-up that is less.
Thanks...let the can of worms open up.
p.s. A modern, non-fussy amp that does not need to be overhauled would be nice