Integrated amp for Paradigm Monitor 9 series 7

[milestoneseeker]

Hi Folks,

I recently bought a pair of M9s (new series 7) and have paired them with Denon 1911. While I am enjoying my system very much and the 1911 has not disappointed me in any manner, I am very keen to understand which integrated amp will do well with these speakers?

Let's call this exercise an urge to spend money in near-future on this hopelessly expensive hobby

I read a couple of threads and it appears NAD is recommended for the Paradigm signature. However, most of them are with the Titan BS so wanted to get a view on these floor standers.

Any views?

Cheers

 

[canchi]

Hi Folks,
I recently bought a pair of M9s (new series 7) and have paired them with Denon 1911. While I am enjoying my system very much and the 1911 has not disappointed me in any manner, I am very keen to understand which integrated amp will do well with these speakers?
Let's call this exercise an urge to spend money in near-future on this hopelessly expensive hobby
I read a couple of threads and it appears NAD is recommended for the Paradigm signature. However, most of them are with the Titan BS so wanted to get a view on these floor standers.
Any views?
Cheers

Milestoneseeker,
Now , this is interesting..... I have the Paradigm Monitor 9s paired with the Denon 1911 as well and am looking at amps! Apart from the NAD, am looking closer to home - Sonodyne, but dont know how to get to audition these amps with the FS

 

[yahoo0212]

Paradigms being bright ,,, Warmer amps like those of NAD are suggested.... Denon AVRs also go well with Paradigms.. but I guess u want specifically integrated amps..

 

[Flash]

Nad is a good match for Paradigm's, Marantz is not a bad option as well . Infact warm amps would be a good match for Paradigm Monitors
Deshi brands are a option as well. However not heard Sonodyne, Pulz, Norge etc synergy with Paradigm.

 

[srinisundar]

Both NAD and Marantz will go well with paradigm. Choose an neutral interconnect and speaker cable if you choose Marantz then it will be fine.

 

[yahoo0212]

Both NAD and Marantz will go well with paradigm. Choose an neutral interconnect and speaker cable if you choose Marantz then it will be fine.

Can u please exemplify on Neutral Interconnects... I have marantz (bright) and Aviano 6 (bright)... I got Chord Rumour 2.. I don know which category it falls into.. neutral high or warm...

Can u please provide some examples of all 3 types?

 

[srinisundar]

Nordost - bright( already there is explanation in other thread- It can be paired with NAD to get an rich sound if you dont want neutral warm sound which is produced naturally by NAD//// VDH & TCI Viper - Neutral and suitable for Marantz when pairing with Paradigm to reduce the brightness- experimented with above interconnects so can confirm. I have done equal testing with speaker cables too.

 

[yahoo0212]

Speaker Cables...:: Neutral ones??

 

[srinisundar]

Can u please exemplify on Neutral Interconnects... I have marantz (bright) and Aviano 6 (bright)... I got Chord Rumour 2.. I don know which category it falls into.. neutral high or warm...

Can u please provide some examples of all 3 types?

This can help your querry little bit, since i have not used Chord rumour 2 ..Chord Rumour 2 | whathifi.com

 

[srinisundar]

Speaker Cables...:: Neutral ones??

Ok, we will go with this...https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CRNRSP

 

[yahoo0212]

This can help your querry little bit, since i have not used Chord rumour 2 ..Chord Rumour 2 | whathifi.com

I din know so much abt my Chord Rumour... :licklips:
thanks

Well i guess i hav dragged the discussion from bright speakers to amps to cables.. nywayz it wd be useful for @milestoneseekr to decide upon the cables too !!
Lets get bk to amps

 

[srinisundar]

This was an excercise only to buy an Int.amp and this discussion will surely help him.

 

[milestoneseeker]

Milestoneseeker,
Now , this is interesting..... I have the Paradigm Monitor 9s paired with the Denon 1911 as well and am looking at amps! Apart from the NAD, am looking closer to home - Sonodyne, but dont know how to get to audition these amps with the FS

canchi,

I am actually very keen to try out Indian stuff now that my AV needs are not constrained by how long I take to figure this out Keen to try our Norge as well as Sonodyne. However, I must admit I do not have a realistic view to their sound signature. I may start off by pairing M9s with Marantz as I am partial to bright sound and hope to get an audition this weekend.

Any clue where I can get to audition NAD in Bangalore? As well as Norge?

cheers

 

[milestoneseeker]

This was an excercise only to buy an Int.amp and this discussion will surely help him.

Any clue if Profigold ICs are warm or bright? TBH, I never realized the ICs also have a sound signature !

 

[Kittu]

canchi,

I am actually very keen to try out Indian stuff now that my AV needs are not constrained by how long I take to figure this out Keen to try our Norge as well as Sonodyne. However, I must admit I do not have a realistic view to their sound signature. I may start off by pairing M9s with Marantz as I am partial to bright sound and hope to get an audition this weekend.

Any clue where I can get to audition NAD in Bangalore? As well as Norge?

cheers

Norge at vector systems and NAD at final touch.

 

[Kittu]

Milestoneseeker,
Now , this is interesting..... I have the Paradigm Monitor 9s paired with the Denon 1911 as well and am looking at amps! Apart from the NAD, am looking closer to home - Sonodyne, but dont know how to get to audition these amps with the FS

Canchi, I guess you need to ask for a home audition or borrow from existing owners. If your Denon 1911 has pre-outs look for a power amp audition too.

 

[srinisundar]

Canchi, I guess you need to ask for a home audition or borrow from existing owners. If your Denon 1911 has pre-outs look for a power amp audition too.

Yes this is a right idea & good advice

 

[svenkateshsmart]

Any clue if Profigold ICs are warm or bright? TBH, I never realized the ICs also have a sound signature !

They are on the warmer side, to my little knowledge. I have a Profigold IC with me. The cable can be seen among the pictures, by following the link in my signature....

 

[milestoneseeker]

To pick up this thread again, I did some quick checks here in Bangalore and I came to a realization that the integrated amps actually do not include a DAC Now, my intent of this stereo focussed exercise was to improve upon my current chain of BDP+AVR (including the DAC of the AVR).

So I did some further research for integrated amps + DAC and it seems this is not a very common setup. Any feedback from the forum members based on their experience on what brands/models are available in India? And at what price point?

 

[Kittu]

Check if your Denon model has stereo preouts, may be you can go the power amp way.

Do you want to go the PC-DAC(Audiophile sound card) way or external?