Right Amp for Vistas

[tegan512]

I'm new to the forum and have a Newbie question I'm hoping you ML experts :bowdown: can help me with. I've recently purchased my first set of ML speakers (Vista's) from Loganlove and both my wife and I are just in awe of the sound we get out of them. However I currently have a Denon 3805 powering them and I know I'm not getting any where near the sound out them that I could. Which leads me (rather long windedly) into my question. As I'm looking at dedicated amps on Audiogon what do you suggest as being the best bang for the buck? My current leanings are towards a Sunfire Grand Cinema, Proceed Amp 3 or 5, or a Bryston 4B. Any insights into these 3 amps would be greatly appreciated and If anyone has any other suggestions in the $1000-$1500 used range that they feel would be a better fit I'd love to hear of them.

Thanks

tegan512

 

[Feltran]

Are you doing strictly two channel?

I think Sunfire is pretty good bang for the buck. Rotel is even cheaper, and also pretty good (but most reviews will say not quite as good).

 

[timm]

I've posted several times on the Bryston sound vs Sunfire -- so here it goes again...

I have a Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature w/Odysseys--- warm sound, big sound, big soundstage. If you think your stats might be a little on the bright side - and might benefit from a slightly warmer sound -this is the ticket... I compared directly to Rotel - there was no comparison which sold me - because I think Rotel makes a nice amp.

My brother has a 4b-SST w/Ascents... Very detailed - lots of things jump out at you - big soundstage with layers of music. No warmth here - but lots of dynamics and detail.

Personally - I like the Sunfire better because it just feels like home... and am betting it would wake up your Vistas very nicely.....

 

[tsmooth]

My setup is currently a Denon 2930CI => Denon AVR-3808 => Sunfire Cinema Grand => Vistas. I absolutely love the sound and I currently use 2 amplifer channels per speaker and the remaining to power my Motif. I think one of Sunfire's stereo or multichannel amps would be great for the price.

 

[amey01]

I run Vistas with a Classé CA-101. Excellent results!

You'll need a good, stable amplifier. Many have said good things about Sunfire. I'd steer away from Rotel, but that's because I've not had good results with them - my Rotel didn't have the control that I needed for electrostatics, but others here have better results.

 

[cstory]

I have a pair of Rotel RMB-100 monoblocks. These are compact little black cubes that seem to work really well with my Vista's. If you run across them, they would be less than 1000 per pair and a great value.

Chuck