CM2, CM C: What Amplifier ?

[amix]

Hi!
I plan to purchase a 5.1 set of 4x CM2, CM C and the sub. Now I would like to know, if there is anyone experienced with these speakers ?

I am not so much into HT but more into audio. Later I might get a DVD-A or SACD, however, for now I will listen stereo mostly. HT is just a "nice thing to have" besides, for me.

So, what amplifiers would you folks recommend ?

[Aussie Geoff]

Amix,

The CM series are nice speakers and a real step-up from the 600 series range. However to answer your question on amplifiers:

What is your budget?

What it your room size?

What volume do you listen at?

What are your music preferences?

I am aware that dealer import margins in Europe vary greatly - what amplifier brands are in your price category in Hungary - I know that some of the American brands become silly prices in other countries?

We can then help with more considered advice... :)

That aside there are amplifiers from brands such as: Rotel, Parasound, Krell, Byston, Accuphase, Classe, Arcam, Chord that will all drive your speakers from very well to outstanding - however (from experience) less than half of these may be available from your local dealer and some of those will be much more cost effective than others...

Geoff

[Woo Wooooo]

In my theater room I have the CM6's, CMC and for the surrounds on the sides I have the CM2's and CM2's for the rear. I love them. they sound awesome... but right now I'm driving them with a kenwood THX select reciever and 1 Rotel RB1070 amp. I am in the process for getting a RMB1075 and a new processor but I am not sure which to get either the RSP1068 or the RSP1098.
Right now it also run DVD-A which sounds damn good....
Also I'm running an OLD Energy sub.... I'm not sure which sub to get because I think that the CM line of subwoofer is overpriced and that for a bit more you could get a better B&W sub for a little more money. It seems like the sub line is offering more subs in Rosenut (at least that is what i have) so for 1300 on a CM sub I think if you threw in a few"bucks" :B more you could look at the 700 series subs....

[Aussie Geoff]

Woo Wooooo,

I am in the process for getting a RMB1075 and a new processor but I am not sure which to get either the RSP1068 or the RSP1098.
Listen if you can. I’m an RDP-1098 owner but many who have listened to both find the RSP-1068 to be surprisingly close to the RSP-1098 – making a worthwhile $1300 saving in all but high end systems. That saving would come close to covering the cost of the ASW-750 sub….

Also I'm running an OLD Energy sub.... I'm not sure which sub to get because I think that the CM line of subwoofer is overpriced and that for a bit more you could get a better B&W sub for a little more money. It seems like the sub line is offering more subs in Rosenut (at least that is what i have) so for 1300 on a CM sub I think if you threw in a few "bucks" more you could look at the 700 series subs....
Absolutely with you on this one. And over in Aussie the ASW750 is only 15% more than the 700 – so let me quote from my dealers web site
“Bigger of the two subs in the 700 series. This sub is simply about offering more. It offers more power, a bigger driver and cabinet and more (and deeper) bass than the ASW700. Unless you have a small room the 750 is 'worth it'.”

Geoff

[Woo Wooooo]

Go have a VB and chill out.....
Shoot go drink one for me too :T

[amix]

Amix,
What is your budget?
Well, it's like I'd go for a RMB-1075+RMB1080 would be the highest I'd go for, pricewise. Now, we already covered this combo int he other thread. I want to know, however, which options I do have. The nice with the 1075+1080 combo is, that i can purchase the 1080 later.


What it your room size?
Not too large: about 18 sqm. Room for 5.1, not more ;(


What volume do you listen at?
Well, I'd say normal levels. I've got neighbours and I do not like music too loud. This is my living-room, not a dedicated HT, and HT is only secondary for me, I am more into stereo and sooner or later multi-channel audio (SACD/DVD-A).


What are your music preferences?
ALL ;-) Starting with eary mid-age folk, Renessaince, Classics, Jazz, House, Hip-Hop, Industrial, R&B, Flamenco, Salsa, Rock, Heavy Metal, Dance, Disco, 70ies, 70ies, Pop, well, actually I LOVE music, so the only it has to be is good.

So yes, I need an amp, that is friend with natural instruments, vocals, electric and electronic instruments.

The CM2 did sound very fine at the shop with different styles of music, however, I did not have a large range to test, since it was in a mall.

The Preamp would be an RSP-1068 (or any other within this price-range, however, I don't know any).


I am aware that dealer import margins in Europe vary greatly - what amplifier brands are in your price category in Hungary - I know that some of the American brands become silly prices in other countries?

We can then help with more considered advice... :)

Thanks :) Well, I never buy any electronics (except "Made in Hungary", like the Dension MP3 Car-Player and matching CD-Receiver) in Hungary. The vat is 25% in addition to electronics being more expensive anyway. I purchase my stuff in Germany and put it into the car and pass the border. No problems, it's EU and personal use.

[amix]

and 1 Rotel RB1070 amp
Did you have any chance to listen to this amp in pure stereo on the speakers ? Maybe even the CM2 ?

I wonder (should I go Rotel) if I need the RB-1080 or if the RB-1070 would suffice.

Geoff recomended the higher line, since the B&W might like a "little extra". However, I would be glad if I'd become satisfied with the line below, since it is always a question of money ;)