need transparent hi-rez powerful integrated
You might also want to consider the 200 wpc into 8 ohms and 400 wpc into 4 oohms Krell 400xi. Used pricing is usually in the $1,500 to $1,700 range. However, it does run very hot so it will need plenty of ventilation. If you are interested in a Krell 400xi, make certain that the seller has a sales receipt from an authorized Krell USA dealer. The warranty on a Krell is always non-transferable (unless purchased from a Krell authorized dealer) but Krell is generally reluctant to support so-called gray market merchandise that may have been brought into the United States from other countries. Good luck! |
Mcintosh excellent build excellent re-sale value excellent near tubelike sound, but with bass authority very powerful, will drive just about anything intimate sounding, and has the tone controls to help out if you want to adjust something or bypass them Gets you away from tube worries Also probably one of the most horn and metal driver type speaker friendly Solid State devices in the business right in your used price range And there are normally quite a few dealers available in most areas, you could audition one for a taste before buying here used or wherever and they are a huge company with support not all based overseas |
These are some interesting options so far but let me stress the transparent aspect. The JAS is clear as a bell and liquid too. I briefly used a SIM Audio I-5 LE and was appalled by the opaque quality of sound. The Calaf is really quite good easily besting the SIM but, it sounds uninvolving compared to the JAS as well. The Lavardin seems interesting but the higher powered, remote controlled unit is out of my price range. I don't want a full tube unit. The JAS is really excellent, probably better than the Prima Luna and the Cary integrated. I just don't want to go with a full tube amp any longer. Thanks for the input so far. Please keep them coming. Does anyone have experience with bridged Pathos Classic Ones? Thanks again. |
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Here's a system with the Pathos running dual mono. Doug may be able to give an opinion. Good luck. |
