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Considering A SS amplifier

Currently have a PS Audio BHK 250 Signature, but am finding tubes really aren’t my thing, even just a small pair of them. Currently have some Telefnken 6922 in there, have had Siemens 6922 gold pins also.

Considering either a Maker G7 or a pair of AVM Essential Monoblocks. Can’t listen to either before purchase, so its going to be an experiment. Yes both are off the used market. 

Pre amp is a Halcro DM8.

Anyone have any experiences with either of these?
neonknight
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onhwy61
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Please explain what it is about the BHK 250 that you don't like.  Is it the tubes or some other element of the design?
decooney
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Are you judging the sound of the BHK 250 based on the sound you get when paired with your Halcro DM8 preamplifier alone?  

Have you demo'd other preamps with your BHK 250?
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millercarbon
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Currently have a PS Audio BHK 250 Signature, but am finding tubes really aren’t my thing, 

No, you're finding the PS Audio BHK 250 Signature isn't your thing.

If it was the tubes, then all amps running the same tubes would sound the same. Which, spoiler alert, they do not.

For what that amp cost you could buy an integrated from Prima Luna or Raven, sell your overbuilt overpowered monstrosities and superfluous preamp, ICs and power cords, and have better sound with money left over. 

decooney
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The BHK 250 is a nice amplifier, particularly when paired with the right preamp and speakers.  Triode tube front-end with all-MOSFET circuitry.

Might be worth saving, finding the root cause issues (likely in other parts of the system), rather than making a knee-jerk reaction to dump it and try other amps to realize the same result yet again. 




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