Paradigm Studio with Rotel amplifier should be fine?
Hello guys,
Merry Christmas to everybody!
I have the Paradigms Studio 100 v2, and I would like to buy some Rotel amplifier to run them. I haven't idea about this combination. Has someone experience about it or listens a setup like that?
Thanks,
George.
Yup, I was using the Studio 60s...
...with the RC995 and the RB991 amp.
I think the Rotel gear is a bit of a sleeper - I have substituted more expensive stuff in MY room (a "better" pre with my amp, for eg.) and could not justify the 3X price difference. There might have been a bit more detail, but I'll wait 'till something knocks my sox off.
The amps are probably even a better deal... I have done home demoes with others, but he suprising thing is how well mine stood up to mega-buck amps in the store. My current speakers are more revealing than the 60s, so maybe the differences would be greater - not sure.
No matter which models you're looking at, I think you will find good value. Bring it home for a few days if possible - the only way to tell for sure. I doubt one could be terribly disappointed, especially at the price.
The phono stage in their preamps are pretty good as well, if that matters to you.
I'm actually reluctant to look at lesser-powered, maybe sweeter integrates in the $2K-$3K range... I don't wanna lose the bass!
Give them a listen, and good luck!