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avantgarde UNO nano seeking a matching amp

I am using AVG Uno nano with cary 300SEI integrate amp. it has a sweet sounding character which is hard to stay away from, however i do miss the authoritative bass notes which is lacking in my system. i am looking at an opportunity to change amplifier sets up. can any one who have experience with AVG speakers give me some pointers of the following amp shortlist? [Audiopax 88 stereo, Avantgarde model 5+ or model 3, First watts F3] selecting the avantagarde integrate will save me from buying another preamp but better musical satisfaction from better top to bottom coherance is my top priority at the moment.... need help
voraratc
sds13
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I have the avantgarde uno's as well with a Cary 300sei and understand what you are saying. I did some checking with my local dealer, and he recommeneded the Quicksilver horn top amps. Quicksilver makes a tube monoblock amp that is suppose to be super quiet for horns but produce more power than the cary 300sei.

Also, he recommended a low power push pull amp such as the copland integrated, or pathos integrated. He said by giving the avantgarde's 50 watts of power in push pull should really light these up. I am in the process of changing my 300sei out as well. It sounds great as a good quiet amp for jazz, classical, etc. but do not really perform as expected.

Hope this helps,

Steve
asonicyouth
120 posts
 
I would go with either the Avant Garde Model 5 or Lavardin IS Reference or a Leben cs-600 or a Mactone XM-IIA - The Mactone would be far superior to the rest.
chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
If you can swing them high output SET like Cary 805's or and 845 based set up.I liked Bel Canto 845 amp.If you want more power and 30 isn't' enough still check out review at www.6moons.com about battery operated Class T type (much less efficient and more expensive than Class D) Redwine Signature 30 amp's.They make a 30 watt with gain control for $1500 and a pair of 70 watt Mono's for $3K.They compared them to really nice (pricey) SET.Battery operated they are supposed to have all the tonal qualities of SET but of course no tube "bloom" as they are solid state.Was only non tube unit to make the 6moons best of 2006 of 6 products chosen.Worth a read and maybe trial if you can get from Vinny the owner.
Cheers
Chazz
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