Kudos Titan 606 with NAP250Dr

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Currently running a system using Focal Elektra 1028be speakers driven by NAP250DR.
The Focals are fairly sensitive (91.5Db) and in general listening I have the volume control (NAC282) at around 9O’clock.

I am considering replacing the Focals with Kudos Titan 606 (and, possibly, the NAC 282 with NAC252 - already have SCDR).

The 606’s are less sensitive (84Db) than the Focals, so I assume I will need to have the volume control higher to get a similar sound level to that at which I run the Focals.

I have read a number of posts that suggest the 250DR can run the 606’s comfortably. Should I be concerned at the the general volume level I use and the general increase that the Titans would require to achieve the same level ?
I dont want to unwittingly damage the 606’s and/or the NAP250DR. For logistical reasons NAP300 is not really feasible.

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I have heard the 606s powered by a 250DR on a couple of occasions at dealers/shows, and neither seemed to be under strain.

You might need to turn the volume knob up a wee bit (compared to the Elektras), but that in itself is no problem.

The usual advice though with speakers is to get a home demo if at all possible. As I am sure you know different speakers can perform in different ways depending on the listening room, and how that room is furnished/treated.

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Nigel thanks for the response. I will, of course, be arranging for a home demo prior to parting with any hard earned.

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I would be interested in your thoughts on the 606s if you get that home demo organised.

Good luck.

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Will post something when it happens. Thanks again.

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I have Titan 606 with 282+250DR and I have no problem to drive them. My room is about 25mq. Obviously if you give them more they maybe better but really no issue with 250DR. I also hope to move to 252+SCDR shortly

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Alan , when I purchased my system several years ago I was using a 250dr with Spendor D7 speakers I did upgrade to a 300dr after a couple of years finally changing the speakers for T606s late last year.

The 250dr should not have any problem driving the 606s whatsoever unless the room is the size of a barn.

Just make sure they are well run in (Mine took ages.) they are fairly room tolerant in fact mine are closer to the back wall than the Spenders were.

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I have got 606 and 250DR

Never really go past 9 o’clock and very happy. Can’t say I’ve ever felt they need more juice.

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I have the 606 powered by two 250DRs as they are active and no issues. Rarely have the volume knob past nine o’clock. No issues when running one 250DR either.

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Kudos are not a hard drive. A 250DR will actually drive the 808s quite comfortably.

Regards,

Lindsay

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On this advertising pic, the 606 are very near big windows. Is it not a problem with glass reflexion?

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Kudos work well close to rear walls

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Ok, but thought glass is not like a wall…?

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I think that photo was purely for aesthetic reasons as determined by the photographer, don’t think it’s an actual system.

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Quite possible if you look the speakers do not have any cables connected ??

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Thanks, all, for the encouraging responses. Will report back once a home demo has been had.

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I am just about to get 606 to mate to my 252/SCDR/250DR…will report back. No problem in driving them in the extensive demos I’ve had.
Looking forward to joining the Kudos family after 10 years with PMC.!

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Excellent… Will be very interested to hear of your findings.

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How did you get on? considering upgrading to my dynaudios to 606s. I like how they look and the fact they can be close to the wall. Haven’t heard them yet though, hard to get a home demo in today’s climate too. :mask: Have 252/300…

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I use them with a 252/300 and find them superb and good at low volume mine are 25cm from a rear wall.

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