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Bricasti Amplifier M25

Hello,
I have currently bought a Bricasti M12 DAC/Pre-Amplifier in my two channel system and is thinking of replacing my Parasound Halo A21+ amplifier. One obvious choice would be to pair the Bricasti M12 DAC with a Bricasti amplifier M25 which is a dual mono design and it is a fully balanced model. I am also going to evaluate two other amplifiers Luxman M900u and Parasound Halo JC1+ mono blocks. I have Aerial Acoustics Model 7T as the front speakers. Does anyone have any feedback on the amplifier Bricasti M25? I would go for a home trial of all three shortlisted amplifiers shortly but appreciate your feedback on this subject.
BTW I have already demoed a pair of Gato PWR-222 mono block amplifiers in my set up and the sound appeared to be a little too dark to my taste. So I haven't shortlisted them.

indranilsen
sksos
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@indranilsen nice choice of M12 DAC/Pre into the M25 amp. It's the exact same combo I ended up with in my main system and LOVE it. The amp has the speed that you hear but it's really the speed of real music and once heard other gear now sounds sloooooow. 
Enjoy

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indranilsen OP
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@sksos- Thanks. Yes it sounds really good and very musical. I am in the process of comparing it with at least three amplifiers Parasound Halo A21+, JC1+ and Luxnan M900U and i will provide my feedback when done... I wanted to try the Pass Lab mono blocks XA 160.8 and Bricastii M28 mono blocks but decided against it to keep this evaluation process relatively simple.

@d2girls- You have to find our a Bricasti dealer to audition their mono block amplifier M28. Bricasti does support home trial but only through dealers. You can contact Damon any Gramont of Bricasti Design 1-805- 222-5871 for question or help in this regard.
Thanks.
sksos
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@indranilsen if you have the time and IF you have the real-estate and IF you have the $$$$ then you should have a listen to the M28's. They are superior to the M25 IMHO. They are BIG and HEAVY and make music sing. 

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indranilsen OP
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@sksos- I wanted to go for the mono blocks initially and I had Bricasti M28 mono block amplifier in my list. However I was somewhat discouraged to go for mono blocks because my listening room is relatively small (16x12 ft) and my speaker Aerial Acoustics Model 7T has a relatively easy driver load. I didn't need mono blocks for its sheer power but I wanted it for the better isolation/lower noise and control on my speaker yielding much superior performance even at lower volume. But it seems that in my environment Bricasti M25 stereo amplifier (dual mono design) would be a better fit.

What do you guys think about using a set of mono block amplifiers in a relatively small room over a stereo amplifier when both amplifiers are well designed like Bricasti or Pass Labs.
Thanks

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