Matching amp for Epos ES14

Hi.
Need your opinion on matching amp (pre-power or integrated) for Epos ES14. Thanks!

If you can find an Exposure or Naim amp from the 80s or 90s, those would be a perfect match.

bassraptor wrote:If you can find an Exposure or Naim amp from the 80s or 90s, those would be a perfect match.

thanks bassraptor.any particular model? pre-power or integrated?

I'm not too sure but most of the models from that era should be ok. Back then, Naim, Exposure and Epos formed a symbiotic relationship; in the UK, you would find dealers selling at least two of those brands or all three together. A number of my friends back then also found that Epos speakers worked very nicely with a variety of Exposure or Naim amps, rather than, say, Audiolab or Creek. So, look around ...
cheers

A popular Exposure Integrated of the the 90s would be the XV, XX and Super-XX models (late 90s) .

For Naims, perhaps the Nait-3 Integrated.

mugenfoo wrote:A popular Exposure Integrated of the the 90s would be the XV, XX and Super-XX models (late 90s) .

For Naims, perhaps the Nait-3 Integrated.

thx mugenfoo. what about exposure 2010s or 3010s?

acap wrote:

mugenfoo wrote:A popular Exposure Integrated of the the 90s would be the XV, XX and Super-XX models (late 90s) .

For Naims, perhaps the Nait-3 Integrated.

thx mugenfoo. what about exposure 2010s or 3010s?

if my budget is 3k..which one is better?
Buy an integrated amp or pre-power combo? to match with my Epos ES14
kindly advise.

acap, as discussed, if your long term plan is to go for a pre-power combo, then it makes best sense to get the pre or power of your choice now, use it with the 8000A pre or power section and then when finances settles down in the future, get the other half.

If Audiolab sound appeals to you, the 8000M momoblock I told you about might be worth considering. They are used units.

Guys,

Do you think it is a good idea of matching it with Sansui AU 777 Amplifier?Apreciate for your feedback.

acap wrote:

acap wrote:

mugenfoo wrote:A popular Exposure Integrated of the the 90s would be the XV, XX and Super-XX models (late 90s) .

For Naims, perhaps the Nait-3 Integrated.

thx mugenfoo. what about exposure 2010s or 3010s?

if my budget is 3k..which one is better?
Buy an integrated amp or pre-power combo? to match with my Epos ES14
kindly advise.

Both are good pedigree amps. It really depends on your budget. If u can afford it and want to pamper yourself more, go for the 3010s2. For amp's it is always good to have some "extra headroom" to get that little bit more punch and dynamics with a better powered amp.

Analogy, if u already decided on a BMW 5-series, the 523i or 525i is a decent car. But if can afford to splurge a little more, the 530i will give u that extra bit more power and kick whenever u want it. Similar situation here.

Budget of RM3K might not get u a 3010s2 amp though .... So if u are OK, can settle for the 2010s2 lah... But I'm not sure of the exact prices of the Exposure amps these days . Mebbe someone can verify the price...

I would also suggest the exposures or Naims of the same era as the Epos ES14. They do have good synergies between them.
It might be difficult to hunt for these amps in the used items market but the patience will surely be rewarded.

Good matching with Naim pre + power amp (Naim NAC72 + Naim NAP 140). I own this system. PM me if you want to audit.