Best amp choices to pair with kef q300's?

[PaulWog]

I've googled this question and read through things (with not-so-conclusive answers), but this is here and now, and I'd like to make sure that I make the correct decision based on what's available on the market today.

I purchased a pair of Kef Q300 speakers, and I really want to pair them with an amp that will complement them as best as possible. Price is something I will of course take into consideration.

I live in Vancouver, Canada.

The setup is a 2.0, which will likely eventually become a 2.1

Thanks!

Edit: Just to check, is the Marantz pm6004 still basically the best choice at $649.99?

 

[yahoo0212]

Marantz PM6004 and C 326BEE are good choices for this speaker...

 

[Maximum]

I have the Kef Q300s running with the Trigon Energy Integrated Amp. I find that this combination is detailed, musical, and involving. It did take about 50 hours of burn in time for the speakers to shine. The Amp may look unassuming but it is solidly built and sounds like a thing of beauty when turned on.

There's a review in French at http://www.trigon-audio.de/fileadmin/pdf/presse/kanada/Energy - CD II in MSI Nov 09_CANADA.pdf

 

[spirovious]

Marantz can be good choice as suggested above.

 

[jerald.rajan]

I got a PM6004 with Q300, some 20 hrs burned. It is really good and detailed. It is the best choice of mid sized rooms. You can also try some heavy powered denon if u got big room ! I felt like they are too open with denon when auditioned.

 

[musicbee]

I have tested the Q300s with Marantz PM6004 and Yamaha AS500. Matches well with both but will shine after usual burn in period of 100 hours or so.

 

[canchi]

The KEFs with Marantz is a good combination. I have the same combo myself (see this thread )so I may be a bit biased!

 

[afj]

each of these amps come with their own sound signatures. it depends on what your ears prefer. imo you should audition some shortlisted amps on your speakers - its extremely important to do that to arrive at the right decision.

 

[sam_007]

@PaulWog, have u purchaged the matching amp for Q300's, if so then then which one.
pls share ur experience.

sam