Thank you. Should I add a subwoofer too to cover the low bass? SB-2000 Pro?Elac DBR62 or Warfedhale Linton
Around 1kWhat’s your budget?
OK thanks! By the way, I might not go with the PA5 (not so reliable based on other users' feedback on this forum) but the PA3s instead and the DX3 Pro+. In this case, does the PA3s have enough power to drive the Elac?See my “passive speaker recommendation” thread.
Short of having a tower, yes, you’ll need sub(s). See my ‘subwoofer comparison’ thread for that.
Can you even get a PA5 currently? My brief search didn't uncover any for sale... Very brief mind you - Amazon and AposOK thanks! By the way, I might not go with the PA5 (not so reliable based on other users' feedback on this forum) but the PA3s instead and the DX3 Pro+. In this case, does the PA3s have enough power to drive the Elac?
Ok so is PA3s a good choice to go with DX3 Pro+ then?PA5 was discontinued already.
According to Matia's spreadsheet, if I just narrow down by less than $200 (slightly above your current chosen amplifier budget), here's top 4 options:Ok so is PA3s a good choice to go with DX3 Pro+ then?
Name | THD+N (5W, 4 ohms) | SINAD (dB) (5W, 4 ohms) | Power (W) (1% THD+N, 4 ohms) | Price (USD) | Source |
Topping PA3s | 0.0026% | 92 | 65 | 150 | Topping |
ICEpower 50ASX2 (stereo) | 0.0028% | 91 | 50 | 147 | ICEpower |
Loxjie A30 | 0.0030% | 90 | 80 | 150 | Loxjie |
SMSL A300 | 0.0065% | 84 | 140 | 200 | SMSL |
Name | THD+N (5W, 4 ohms) | SINAD (dB) (5W, 4 ohms) | Power (W) (1% THD+N, 4 ohms) | Price (USD) | Source |
Hypex NCore NC122MP | 0.0012% | 98 | 125 | 500 | Hypex |
It depends on the size of your room and your budget. I believe a sub can be helpful with dbr62. Regarding the Lintons, the bass level is enough to "pressurize" a small or a medium room. As a reminder, if we put aside the organ, the lowest frequently for an instrument is around 35Hz.Thank you. Should I add a subwoofer too to cover the low bass? SB-2000 Pro?
It's a good choice. I own the mpa-250 and I am very happy with it.Thank you. Is this one you’re talking about?
AUDIOPHONICS MPA-S125NC RCA Power Amplifier Class D Stereo NCore NC122MP 2x125W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics
The Audiophonics PAS-125NC incorporates a Hypex Ncore NC122MP power amplifier module. This is a solid base to build a powerful stereo HiFi system, capable of delivering 2x75W under 8Ω.www.audiophonics.fr
DO NOT BUY A PA5. IT'S A PIECE OF GARBAGE THAT WILL BREAK. DO NOT BUY.I am looking for a pair of good passive speakers to team up with the Toppings E50/PA5. What would you recommend?
I might soften that view slightlyDO NOT BUY A PA5. IT'S A PIECE OF GARBAGE THAT WILL BREAK. DO NOT BUY.
See the pa5 threads for more info.
If you already have it and can return it, return it.
I might soften that view slightly
Do read the thread on here (Poll for PA5 Owners)
I have a PA5, it did fail and it's been repaired. It's a great amp but, with hindsight, I would have bought something else because there do seem to be failures.
I'm happy with mine now (and for now!)
I'd have gone old school (Yamaha AS-501) or bigger (Audiophonics Hypex NCore power amp run off my DAC as a pre-amp) - or just looked at the ASR review index. The PA3 measures well and sounds like it would do just fine.
For speakers - same - look at the review index. Depends on your room size and budget. Elac DBR62 ticks a lot of boxes
One thought ... if you don't have an amp yet why not also consider Active Speakers. Pros and Cons but potentially a good alternative (Kali LP6?) ...
According to Matia's spreadsheet, if I just narrow down by less than $200 (slightly above your current chosen amplifier budget), here's top 4 options:
Name THD+N
(5W, 4 ohms)SINAD (dB)
(5W, 4 ohms)Power (W)
(1% THD+N, 4 ohms)Price (USD) Source Topping PA3s 0.0026% 92 65 150 Topping ICEpower 50ASX2 (stereo) 0.0028% 91 50 147 ICEpower Loxjie A30 0.0030% 90 80 150 Loxjie SMSL A300 0.0065% 84 140 200 SMSL
I would personally go with SMSL A300 (that is, if they don't have any major issues like PA5 did), since it has double the power, for 8db loss of SINAD (vs PA3s) (which is unlikely to be audible).
You'll notice the lack of power once you turn on the volume, on the other hand.
IMO, a step up to SMSL A300 would be:
Yes, it's more 150% more $ ($500 vs $200), and while the power (125w vs 140w) is almost the same, but you gain 14db of SINAD, which is more end-game to me (short of spending $$ for purifi amps).
Name THD+N
(5W, 4 ohms)SINAD (dB)
(5W, 4 ohms)Power (W)
(1% THD+N, 4 ohms)Price (USD) Source Hypex NCore NC122MP 0.0012% 98 125 500 Hypex
My usual recommendation, with any budget in mind is....Hypex Ncore (on a budget) and Purifi (for endgame, with no budget)