I had a 225 I used with B & W 804 for years never lacked for power with them also used it with paradigm 85f which were more sensitive , drove those with ease. I sold it wanting to go with some tubes. Only problem I had was the amp started volume ramping but it was an easy firmware fix.
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
In your system, at a show, in a showroom, or at a friend's, what integrated amplifier have you heard produces solid low end (bass), highs etc consistently with whatever speakers you heard it with? I'm looking for a solid state integrated in the $2500 and under range that can accomplish the above with my Klipshch RF 7II which although seemingly efficient are a challenging load dropping down in the bass region below 4 ohms. I listen mostly to classic jazz with a little rock, r&b mixed in. Or, which manufacturer have you heard consistently produce integrated amplifiers producing solid low end with whatever speakers? caveat: I don't like anything lean or that tends towards lean! Would love to try an integrated that doubles down, but that seems out of my price range with the exception of the Krell (used). Need a fairly smooth amp up top because the Klipsch horn can sometimes get harsh. Not interested in tubes though. Currently using Anthem 225 but not convinced.
Have thought about:
Vincent SV-237mk
Musical Fidelity M6si
Yamaha A-S1100
Parasound Hint 6 or Halo
Krell S-300i
Musical Fidelity A5
Have thought about:
Vincent SV-237mk
Musical Fidelity M6si
Yamaha A-S1100
Parasound Hint 6 or Halo
Krell S-300i
Musical Fidelity A5
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foster_9 OPReasons are "strong bass" it has big current being BJT output, good damping factor, and big engine room (power supply) "Clarity" Typical Low distortion, solid state design (by J. Curl) "Smooth" High Class-A bias for that top end smoothness, it will run warm. Cheers George |
Krell s300i never received the accolades like previous integrateds from Krell, but I think its a lot better than the old KAV series. It typically sells for less than 50% of retail. It sounds fantastic, bass, power, speed and control. It just never gets a lot of love, but I think it significantly better than a lot of what you listed. |
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