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Best SS 200 wpc amps

I need a high current power amp for my B&W speakers. My system is Sony SCD-777ES into BAT VK-30SE to B&W 803 Matrix Series II speakers. My current amp is a SS Kinergetics Class A 75 wpc (rated at 130 wpc Stereophile). I want to upgrade to something reasonable and probably look for something used. I want something that is fast, dymanic, handles macro/micro swings, sweet mids, airy hi's and controlled bass. The B&Ws seem to love high currrent amps with some watts.

My list so far looks like Krell FPB-200, Sim Audio W-5, Rowland, Pass x-250, McCormack DNA -225 & maybe Edge. What do you suggest?

Thanks.
bigkidz
badwisdom
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Im in a smilar situation. Looking for a 200 wpc amp, and have selected Plinius 250, Pass Labs X350 and Gamut D200. Ive read that the Plinius is on the warmer side, the Pass labs is very transparent, and the Gamut has a one of the best soundstages available.....

Thanks for the help.

Cheers
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artemus_5
1,929 posts
 
Conrad Johnson MF-2200 @ 200 wpc or MF-2500 @ 240 wpc which is made to push hard loads. It has all the qualities you seek. It's not the new kid on the block but "it just sounds right"
goone
136 posts
 
Also in similar problem 803 nautilus, bat vk-30se, cary cd player been using Sim W-5, ML 331, 332,conrad johnson MF-2500, classe CA-201, and now CA-401 i think it is the best so far execellent high outstanding full and sweet midrange, bass if fuller but not as tight as ML, classe seem to match very well with bw speaker especially for the midrange if you love mid like me you won't be disappointed. FYI bw speaker using classe amp in most of their electronic show.
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
if you will ask how long you should wait for new Gamut D200 and how many of them on the used market, you will realize that this product speaks for itself.
rlb61
789 posts
 
Add the Musical Fidelity A300cr (225 wpc - dual mono - choke regulated) to your list. I'm using one with N804 speakers and it just rocks. Well controlled bass, gorgeous mids, and clear, airy highs. MF and B&W gear mate extremely well.
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