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Hi Audiogoners!

I need a new power amp to my Verity Audio Parsifal Ovation (18 watts minimum recommended input power / 8 ohm).

Have a Mark Levinson No.532 that keeps broking down and it's getting too expensive to fix in Europe. 

Music: Classical/symphonic and jazz.

Room: 13 x 26

Preamp: Auralic DAC/Pre (but this can change....)

Ideas so far:

Pass Labs XA-25 (hype or really good and powerful enough?)

Accuphase A-48 (too polite?)

If you have a minute....I need ideas in that price range...+/- $$. Thanks!

 

southofdallas
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blue-magoo
144 posts
 

I have the Luxman MQ-88uC power amp. I got it used for about $3000, I changed to nos tubes. If you like a LUSH accurate amp try get one form Mucic Direct and try it out. It's 25 WPC and will easily drive 89 sensitivity . I have used it with Monitor audio, Triangle and KEF speakers. No issues,

southofdallas OP
31 posts
 

@blue-magoo Man!....those Luxman MQ-88uC look good. And they seem to have a direct input that removes the level control from the circuit. Nice! What kind of speakers do you use with them?

paulburnett
49 posts
 

I have a room your size, with Vandersteen 2CEs and Pass X150s. I would at least consider the 150 series, new or used. Capacity to drive with most of your listening in Class A. I heard a Cornwall IVs with low-watt tubes and I preferred my setup. 

westcoastaudiophile
351 posts
 

+++++ Accuphase A48 great if not greatest <50W/ch SS A class amp! advantage: no maintenance needed for few decades! 

+++++ Luxman MQ-88uC lil less peak power headroom than A48, amazing dynamic range, very low noise floor for tubes, very gentle tubes use conditions to ensure long ride without replacing tubes etc.! 

southofdallas OP
31 posts
 

Has someone compared the A-48 and the P-4600? A and AB? Sound? Heat?

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