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I have listened to some of the better Parasound amps (I think John Curl might have a hand in the design) but I do not think they compete very well with the other gear you mentioned.
The Pass Labs amps have been very good since the introduction of the 'single gain stage' a couple of generations ago. Eliminating many of those stages seems to have cut back on the SS sound usually associated with big powerful amps like the Pass Labs.
The Krell monoblocks are very good although I would have to disagree with the recommendation for the MDA 500. The price might be good due to the age, but the Mcx versions are considerably more musical. AND the FPB 350Mcx would certainly offer the power you desire. Remember, most gear sells for 80% of the asking price, so the $7700 price may still be within your means.
I don't know much about the VTL's, but they were in the running when I recently replaced my amp. They fell out because they were too much of an unknown quantity, where can you audition them within 200 miles of your home???
My suggestion would be to look into the Pass Labs and the Krell. Do you really need monoblocks, or are you just trying to absorb real estate in the livingroom?
I have listened to some of the better Parasound amps (I think John Curl might have a hand in the design) but I do not think they compete very well with the other gear you mentioned.
The Pass Labs amps have been very good since the introduction of the 'single gain stage' a couple of generations ago. Eliminating many of those stages seems to have cut back on the SS sound usually associated with big powerful amps like the Pass Labs.
The Krell monoblocks are very good although I would have to disagree with the recommendation for the MDA 500. The price might be good due to the age, but the Mcx versions are considerably more musical. AND the FPB 350Mcx would certainly offer the power you desire. Remember, most gear sells for 80% of the asking price, so the $7700 price may still be within your means.
I don't know much about the VTL's, but they were in the running when I recently replaced my amp. They fell out because they were too much of an unknown quantity, where can you audition them within 200 miles of your home???
My suggestion would be to look into the Pass Labs and the Krell. Do you really need monoblocks, or are you just trying to absorb real estate in the livingroom?