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Which solid state amp loves a 4 ohm load?

I am seeking your recommendations on neutral-sounding solid state amplifiers for around $1500 (or less) used. It will need to be a strong performer with a 4 ohm load and have enough power to fill a 60'x 20' room. However, I don't wish to sacrifice sound for power as I don't listen at high levels often enough. Speakers are Audes Blues and will work "backward" from there.

Thank you in advance for your expertise.
sydneysophia
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tumbler
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Pass Amps do quite well into 4 ohms--, I am using an Aleph 5 into Totem mani-2s
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philjolet
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Innersound ESL
ig40
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Audio Research 100.2
www.audioresearch.com/M100_2SPA.html
100 into 8
200 into 4
360 into 2

Works great with Magnepans (4 ohm load)
elgordo
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Bryston 4B-ST at around $1300 or Hafler 9505 at around $800. Both amps are 250 watts/channel into 8 ohms and about 400 into 4 ohms. Both have balanced and RCA inputs. I own one of each and have been driving my 4 ohm speakers for a long time, so I can vouch for them.
reb1208
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It takes a monumental experience in audio for me to be impressed with an amplifier. I use 4ohm speakers that dip to a solid 2ohm in the bass. The BRYSTON 4bsst is just amazing. Neutral to your source component but wait a minute.... I have re-read your post. 60x20 room. Not a problem get the 7bsst mono amps and don't look back. Seriously, I never thought of ever owning/listening too etc. a Brytson amp. Mty dealer lent me a 4bsst as a stand by amp- but after a month I want to buy one. Been doing this for a LONG time. These SST amps are extremely musical.
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