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Is there a better amp than this...

Aerial 10T's, Citation 7.1, a 4 channel 150 x 4 @8 ohm, or 210 x 4 @4 ohm loads. High current amp, this workhorse kicks the Aerial 10T's into gear. Now, what makes this amp, IMHO, the best amp for the dollar is because it is 4 channel and allows a pair of speakers to be BIAMPED! This is a Madrigal product and the sound is VERY warm, much more musical than I ever gave it credit for. Granted, the 10T's aren't bad on their own, preamp is a Theta Casablanca, the source is the EAD TheaterVision (sorry CD owners, I know..)
with Tara labs all around. The amp at one point listed at $2,800, but was being sold on UBID for somewhere in the $1,000 range. Now, those "B" stock items are being sold for $1,095 elsewhere, but the real deal is a preowned "A" stock, roughly $850!

The challenge:

Can anyone identify a better valued amp that can push low impedance speakers at very loud levels with midrange warmth as well as bottom end slam for roughly $850?

Thanks, and look forward to your responses!

Dan
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Gracie Beemer, gracie.

In no way, shape, or form am I saying the 7.1 is the best amp on the market, but feel it compares to amps MANY times its price. I have owner the 335, CA-400, BAT VK-500, VK-1000, McIntosh MC-1000 and one amp that I think sounds better than ALL is the Plinius 250IV. IMO, this is THE SS amp to have.

Any chance you have given this a chance? Your thoughts?

D
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Ahh, the Plinius! I've had it here for a short audition.
It did not unset the 33H's, however a great amp regardless.
Another I did not mention but feel is world class is the Gamut D200. This did not have enough control over the 10t woofers (not enough current) however did a rather splendid job of mid/high end. I only had one, I wonder how a biamp of Gamuts would do.

beemer!
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Beemer,

I love your experiences!! What does the 33Hs sell for in the preowned market? Also, any chance you have experience with the Classe CA-400 driving the 10Ts?

Dan
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