|
The integrated amp question
|
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 3
newbie
|
OP
newbie
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 3 |
I will be purchasing a pair of M5HPs soon and I have a question about amplification. I would like to drive these with a moderate cost integrated amp. Would a Marantz model 50 pure analog stereo integrated amplifier (70 x2) be sufficient to push these speakers?
|
|
|
Re: The integrated amp question
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,461 Likes: 6
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,461 Likes: 6 |
That would be more than enough to drive them.
|
|
|
Re: The integrated amp question
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 317 Likes: 12
devotee
|
devotee
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 317 Likes: 12 |
I'm using a Yamaha RX-V681 and a Yamaha RX-V673 to drive mine (different set-ups) and am not close to using all the power to play 75-85 db. The Yamahas are rated at 95w. I have a sub on both systems, but frequently turn it off on the V673 system.
Bottom line if you're using a sub then absolutely enough power; if no sub, them most likely enough power.
|
|
|
Re: The integrated amp question
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,908 Likes: 101
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,908 Likes: 101 |
It´s enough to fill a mid sized room to reasonable listening levels without distortion. But not enough to play highly dynamic material at loud volumes (without clipping). IMO of course
|
|
|
Re: The integrated amp question
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 297 Likes: 24
local
|
local
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 297 Likes: 24 |
If you haven't bought the Model 50 yet (and it's quite a beauty), I'd also consider going multichannel AVR. You'd lose the phono stage, but you'd be future proofing your setup with 4K/8K HDMI switching, eARC, Hi-Res DAC, bass management, room correction algorithms, and perhaps streaming playback.
While there could be an audible difference in stereo playback between an integrated amp and AVR, I'd be hard pressed to notice a difference.
Integrated amps were a minimalist solution to pre-amp and amplifier separates; receivers and later AVR's became even more minimalist by going all in, all out, as an all-in-one wonder. The best way to lighten up is to find these heavy hitters.
Author of "Status 101: How To Keep Up In A World That Keeps Score While Buying Into Buying Less"
|
|
|
Re: The integrated amp question
|
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 3
newbie
|
OP
newbie
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 3 |
Thank you all for your response. Hope to place and order soon
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics24,949
Posts442,517
Members15,619
|
Most Online2,082 Jan 22nd, 2020
|
|
1 members (chapin99),
671
guests, and
1
robot. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
|