+3 Schiit Aegir, I have one it drives my speakers with finesse in stereo mode. 😎
Mike
Pure Class-A Amp under $2000 (USED)
Hello everyone,
There are so many brands out there that I couldn't catch up with, so I opened a thread about Class-A Amp for discussion. My budget is around $2000 for a Stereo Amplifier (No need for Pre), could you guys help me to suggest me some?
- DAC: Exogal Comet
- Pre/Amp: Yamaha Intergrated A-9 (My current, but want to update)
- Speaker: Sonus Faber Venere 2.0
- Cable: Acrolink (Power, Interconnect, Speaker)
=> I think the wattage range between 30-60WPC for Class-A is powerful and popular. The production date of amplifier should not too old, I think after 199x is nice.
+4 on the Aegir. I have one in my main system for my 88 dB 6 ohm Ohm 1000 speakers and it easily goes to my loudest needed volume (about 85 dB average) without strain. (Full disclosure, I also use a sub.) And, I love the sound -- previously had a Bel Canto amp and then a VTV Hypex that were both higher wattage but didn't sound as good. Schiit offers a 15 days trial with a 5% restocking fee if you try and don't like. $40 to try it out (plus returning shipping) which is a pretty good deal. And, there is also a solid used market for Schiit gear -- you can use it for a year or two and not be out all that much if you choose later to move on. |
The Sonus Faber would like power, especially if you play loud. Most Class A amps are small 30 W or less. I had a Schitt. Sounded good but not enough grunt. You need an amp with some weight, a big transformer, etc. There are several AB amps that would sound quite nice. Parasound, Anthem, etc. Look on here or other places you will be set. PS. I personally will always own a class A amp but high efficiency speakers make it easier.
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If you’re fortunate to find a used Clayton Audio S50 while your radar is up I’d say consider yourself hugely lucky and that you jump on it ASAP. 50 and 100Wpc of sweet-sounding and pure Class-A power into 8 and 4Ohms, respectively. Read the reviews of Clayton amps and I think you’ll find them quite special too. Best of luck in your search! https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649787192-clayton-audio-s50-class-a-amplifier/ |