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Bests amplifers ? (Top 5 for FOCAL ARIA 906)
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DanielT
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Hello, welcome to ASR.
What kind of functionality are you looking for: How many inputs? Tone controls? Loudness functionality? Phono input? Remote control? Sub output?And so on and so forth.
Approximate price? New or used?
Your speakers seem fine! Doesn't dip low in Ohm as it looks. It's good then they are "amp friendly". Sensitivity what you can expect from that type of speaker.
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How much power is suitable for you depends on a number of factors and you can test for yourself here:
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I can mention it now because you will be asked sooner or later. Have you considered adding subwoofers to them? I would have done that anyway, but it's a matter of taste.
FOCAL ARIA 906:
What kind of functionality are you looking for: How many inputs? Tone controls? Loudness functionality? Phono input? Remote control? Sub output?And so on and so forth.
Approximate price? New or used?
Your speakers seem fine! Doesn't dip low in Ohm as it looks. It's good then they are "amp friendly". Sensitivity what you can expect from that type of speaker.
Focal Aria 906 Speaker Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Focal Aria 906 Bookshelf/stand-mount speaker. It was kindly purchased by a member and drop shipped to me. I think it costs US $2000 for a pair but I see it on Amazon including Prime shipping for half that at US $999. Better yet, they have a...
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How much power is suitable for you depends on a number of factors and you can test for yourself here:
How much power does an amplifier need with this type of range of dynamic music
Feel free to use this calculator. Add sensitivity to the speaker and then tell which effect you have chosen and why. Weigh in that you want some headroom. http://www.mh-audio.nl/Calculators/REAP.html You can select music from this list. Or something else, but in that case tell us how you...
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I can mention it now because you will be asked sooner or later. Have you considered adding subwoofers to them? I would have done that anyway, but it's a matter of taste.
FOCAL ARIA 906:
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DanielT
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Before we know more about what you are looking for, what you need, what interests you, you can get tips such as:
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Or this one:
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Which one is best for your ARIA 906? It depends on what you are looking for and want. If you want cozy tube glow then an old tube amp ( that you probably need to tinker with and change the electronics in) . Or a good new hum-free amp with good SINAD?
Yup, deliberately chosen examples to show the wide range between different amplifiers. Even between amplifiers with relatively equal (low) power.
Okay 31 vs 48 W is quite big, but still.
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Or this one:
Topping PA5 Review (Amplifier)
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping PA5 stereo desktop amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $349. PA5 enclosure looks like their standard DACs and such: Hard to imagine that an amplifier can fit in the same size but here we are. There are large...
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Which one is best for your ARIA 906? It depends on what you are looking for and want. If you want cozy tube glow then an old tube amp ( that you probably need to tinker with and change the electronics in) . Or a good new hum-free amp with good SINAD?
Yup, deliberately chosen examples to show the wide range between different amplifiers. Even between amplifiers with relatively equal (low) power.
Okay 31 vs 48 W is quite big, but still.
A good amp is a good amp. You need to match the power of the speakers, but in most case that is overestimated.
The most important question is "on what budget?". You can spend $3000 on a benchmark ahb2, or less than $100 on an Aiyima a07 and you likely won't hear much different on your focal 906. If you want something that is not too expensive, from established brand, can last a long time, and "sounds" good (i.e. with reasonably low noise and distortions), Yamaha A-S301
The most important question is "on what budget?". You can spend $3000 on a benchmark ahb2, or less than $100 on an Aiyima a07 and you likely won't hear much different on your focal 906. If you want something that is not too expensive, from established brand, can last a long time, and "sounds" good (i.e. with reasonably low noise and distortions), Yamaha A-S301
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Yamaha AS301, 501, 701 and 801 are the go to suggestions for excellent quality for reasonable prices. Thye all have full functionality, including optical and coaxial digital inputs. The AS801 adds usb input and is otherwise idnential to the AS701. The only other difference is power output. The more power the better in many situations.
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(PS: I use google translate, I'm French)
I would especially like to use my FOCAL ARIA 906 very well. I have a "MAGNAT monitor supreme sub 302A" SUBwoofer.
I know the "YAMAHA RN-602" which I owned at the time in association with the KEF Q300. I had preferred them to drive the KEF Q300 against the MARRANTZ pm 5xxx + cd xxxx combo by playing a few songs on a USB key. From memory, the YAMAHA RN-602 was richer in detail, better medium, imaging... the sound was more lively... (better to my ears)
The MARRANTZ USB port took a long time before reading the files stored on the USB key, while on the YAMAHA RN-602, once the USB key was plugged in, it immediately detected the files, one thing is certain , I know that the mid-range MARRANTZ are not for me.
My budget is 1500€ and I am looking for the best value for money.
I would like to benefit from a USB input, Airplay etc. (as the YAMAHA RN-602 was) and to use the FOCAL ARIA 602 very very well.
PS: I know the answer => YAMAHA but apart from them, what other amps can do all this?
What do you recommend for the FOCAL ARIA 906 cables to the amp? and stand?
I would especially like to use my FOCAL ARIA 906 very well. I have a "MAGNAT monitor supreme sub 302A" SUBwoofer.
I know the "YAMAHA RN-602" which I owned at the time in association with the KEF Q300. I had preferred them to drive the KEF Q300 against the MARRANTZ pm 5xxx + cd xxxx combo by playing a few songs on a USB key. From memory, the YAMAHA RN-602 was richer in detail, better medium, imaging... the sound was more lively... (better to my ears)
The MARRANTZ USB port took a long time before reading the files stored on the USB key, while on the YAMAHA RN-602, once the USB key was plugged in, it immediately detected the files, one thing is certain , I know that the mid-range MARRANTZ are not for me.
My budget is 1500€ and I am looking for the best value for money.
I would like to benefit from a USB input, Airplay etc. (as the YAMAHA RN-602 was) and to use the FOCAL ARIA 602 very very well.
PS: I know the answer => YAMAHA but apart from them, what other amps can do all this?
What do you recommend for the FOCAL ARIA 906 cables to the amp? and stand?
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Yamaha AS= no usb..
Good test YAMAHA RN803 / https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ds/yamaha-r-n803-smart-receiver-review.13830/
Salut,
S'agissant d'ASR, tu n'es possiblement pas tout à fait au bon endroit pour demander des "recommandations" de câbles. On conseillera n'importe quel bon câble, soit avec une résistance suffisamment contenue. Boulanger propose ce qu'il te faut ici. Tu peux mettre 100 fois ce prix que tu ne pourras entendre la moindre différence.
Pour les pieds, si tu as le budget : les Focal S900 sont parfaits pour les 906, car vissés dans les enceintes, en plus d'être très esthétiques. Autrement les classiques Norstone Stylum feront le boulot. PS: fais attention de bien virer la traduction quand tu réponds à quelqu'un en le citant, sinon personne n'y comprends rien.Hey,
Since you're on ASR, don't expect anything close to cable recommandation based on synergy or such things. Just about every good speaker cable will fit yours needs. If it is within your budget, think about Focal S900 stands. Otherwise, the pretty basic Norstone Stylum will do the trick.
Now, about the amp: There's not a lot of contenders with streaming/airplay input. You could think about Marantz PM7000N or the Yam 803D (best bang for the buck), before it is sold out forever. CXA81 is acceptable, but don't have any streaming input, nor Airplay. You could either check Rotel A12 or A14, that however do not support streaming.
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Denon X2700h? stereo amplifier, not home cinema
OP did not mention it, but my guess is that he wants something reliable...View attachment 219462
Topping PA5 Review (Amplifier)
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping PA5 stereo desktop amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $349. PA5 enclosure looks like their standard DACs and such: Hard to imagine that an amplifier can fit in the same size but here we are. There are large...
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I don't listen to streaming, it doesn't matter, rather usb, air play, spdiff are enough for me. Thank you very much.Salut,
S'agissant d'ASR, tu n'es possiblement pas tout à fait au bon endroit pour demander des "recommandations" de câbles. On conseillera n'importe quel bon câble , soit avec une résistance suffisamment contenue. Boulanger propose ce qu'il te faut ici . Tu peux mettre 100 fois ce prix que tu ne pourras entendre la moindre différence.
Hé,
Puisque vous êtes sur ASR, ne vous attendez à rien de proche d'une recommandation de câble basée sur la synergie ou de telles choses. Presque tous les bons câbles d'enceintes répondront à vos besoins. Si cela rentre dans votre budget, pensez aux pieds Focal S900. Sinon, le Norstone Stylum assez basique fera l'affaire.
Maintenant, à propos de l'ampli : il n'y a pas beaucoup de prétendants avec une entrée streaming/airplay. Vous pourriez penser au Marantz PM7000N ou au Yam 803D (le meilleur rapport qualité-prix), avant qu'il ne soit épuisé pour toujours. CXA81 est acceptable, mais n'a pas d'entrée de streaming, pas de diffusion. Vous pouvez soit vérifier Rotel A12 ou A14, qui ne prennent cependant pas en charge le streaming.
But the AS 801 does have usb. Otherwise it is identical to the AS 701.
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Didn't know, I'll look. ThxBefore we know more about what you are looking for, what you need, what interests you, you can get tips such as:
View attachment 219461
Review and Measurements of Dynaco ST 70
This is a review and detailed measurements of the vintage Dynakit Dynaco Stereo 70. It is on kind loan from a member who bought it used online and repaired it. Previous owner hand upgraded it but could not get it working. Given that it is 60 years old, one can forgive the rust and dust...
Or this one:
View attachment 219462
Topping PA5 Review (Amplifier)
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping PA5 stereo desktop amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $349. PA5 enclosure looks like their standard DACs and such: Hard to imagine that an amplifier can fit in the same size but here we are. There are large...
Which one is best for your ARIA 906? It depends on what you are looking for and want. If you want cozy tube glow then an old tube amp ( that you probably need to tinker with and change the electronics in) . Or a good new hum-free amp with good SINAD?
Yup, deliberately chosen examples to show the wide range between different amplifiers. Even between amplifiers with relatively equal (low) power.
Okay 31 vs 48 W is quite big, but still.
Well, you have a lot, streamer, dac, amp in one package. Also easier to add a sub which would almost always help.
And that is half a price of the CA
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Didn't know, thx ^
