Rogue Dragon VS PS Audio BHK VS Carver 350


Seeking a power amplifier with a laid back refined top end. Warmth over clinical analytic sound preferred.  High power and low impedance stability is required.

The amplifier will be used with a large variety of speakers including Magnepan.

Top choices right now are the BHK250, Rogue Dragon, Carver Crimson/Raven.  

Tube/D?  Tube/AB?  Tube? 

http://www.rogueaudio.com/Products_Medusa.htm

https://www.bobcarvercorp.com/crimson-raven

 

 

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Would be useful if you post photos of your system / space under your ID. Helpful in understanding your needs.

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I saw a Voyager yesterday for $1700! Hurry before he wakes up and increases the price

If you want flabby/uncontrolled bass but nice midrange, go tubes. I have the BHK signature because it sounds great and it has input tubes with solid state output.
I will always use a higher powered amp in my dedicated room no matter if the speakers require it or not. I have always found that providing a powerful amp (250 watts or more with good reserve, not class d) will get the best out of the speaker.

I have a Primaluna Evo 400. No flabby bass whatsoever. Quality of bass is soooo good. Great midrange and upper end air. Not the last word in resolution but makes up for it in other areas. I would say the resolution is better than previous Dialogue line.

Will push 88db 6ohm speakers with no problem but as others mentioned I did get better results going to 93db 8ohm speakers. Subtle effortlessness is noticed. Both speakers had great bass but I think I’m just an efficient speaker convert now.

Low impedance stability will not be so difficult to find but that's a low bar and really tubes should be matched with relatively efficient speakers. I think SS and all amps benefit from efficient speakers. You'll just notice tiny a bit more more coming through.