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Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced

Hello everyone,


When I think of Power Amps (or integrated amps) that play / sound way beyond their price-point and can be non-household names, I think of companies like:


  1. Belles (Power Modules)
  2. McCormack
  3. Coda


Can you guys please suggest other Power Amps / Companies that are also somewhat unknown or of great value?


Your suggestions would really help me and others.  Thanks!


Matt

mminor
inna
7,296 posts
 
Redgum Audio in Australia. Not well known here. Don't know about being underpriced or not. YBA from France is well known to some but not to others.
mesch
3,503 posts
 
I second BEL.  The 1001 MK V in particular.  
philipwu
214 posts
 

Inna,

Yes, YBA was good. Now is being run by Shanling from China. Sound quality DROP! only the Signature still built in France but at rocket pricing.

philipwu
214 posts
 

does anyone consider Monarchy amp as well?

-phil

cantgetnosat
17 posts
 
I second Music Reference.  I have had the RM9 mk ii for 25 years, and it has kept up with all the changes to the system.  Even now, I believe I still have not reached its limits, as I push toward the reproduction of the natural sound on a smaller scale.
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