Meitner MA3 amp/integrated suggestions


I recently picked up a used Meitner MA3 to combine my streamer and DAC into one unit. I've been blown away by this unit and it's DAC, but more surprisingly it's preamp/volume control have been excellent! I'm currently running it directly into my beloved Oliver Sayes 421a tube amp, with excellent results. 

Since I listen almost 8hrs a day, I don't want to burn my tubes that much, so I thought I'd look for a solid state amp, or integrated. Reason I thought amp first was because of the excellent volume control on the MA3. 

What are you guys connecting the MA3 to? wpc not a concern since I use highly efficient speakers. since this won't be my main amp i'ld like to find something in the under $3k used budget. Suggestions welcome 

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+1 on @blisshifi recommendation of First Watt, especially the SIT series. Closest you will come to tube sound from solid state.

Hey @doni thanks for the suggestion. Doing some research now and like the small form factor for a class A product. I was also ready to pull the trigger on a Belles SA100 that has been listed for over a month but of course as soon as I respond it’s pending sale to someone else. 

The TRON Electric Convergence is a solid state amplifier made by a company that produces extraordinary single ended triode amplifiers. It's a remarkable amp, and makes me want to listen. I can't say that about most solid state, especially in this price class. Compact footprint. Sounds alive. Will be silent on your Daedalus.

 

Hope that helps. Heads up, I'm a TRON Electric dealer.