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Canary ca-160 monoblocks - opinions please

Hi

I'm considering Canary ca-160 tube monoblocks. I'll appreciate your opinions and if you please refer also to the ability to drive 87db speakers with authority and dynamics (my speakers are Penaudio serenade),can they be also punchy as a solid state amp and did you audition them against other tube or hybrid monos such as Lamm or VTL.
Thanks for all repliers.
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usblues
1,217 posts
 
I had a Canary amp and loved it though for only a few months then I sold it as I was experimenting with stuff,good luck,B
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Manufacturer's support and customer service are very important factors IMO.

Caveat emptor.
tom_hankins
928 posts
 
I've got old VTL amps (MB-185 signature) Zero problems, hold bias, sound great and quiet through the years. They drive speakers that are less efficient than yours. 85db Harberth M40.1.
Have never heard the Canary amps.
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