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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
kalan
185 posts
 
Sunfire Signature. I've lived with other SS amps with more "street status," but if I were to go back to SS, I would not hesitate to seek out a Sunfire Sig. The most fun I've ever had with a SS amp!
Those other amps: BAT VK-500, Spectral DMA-100, 47 Labs Gaincard-S (w/ two power supplies).
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audiotomb
1,112 posts
 
Audio Research
D200 or D300
merlin68
6 posts
 
Belles 350A
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turnaround
52 posts
 
Whew! These posts really narrow it down!
trich727
67 posts
 
Well Turnaround, actually they did. I beleive my suggestion of two Threshold amps got a second nomanation. We had some "I remember when I used this SS" stuff, which the mind can't truly remember sound, thus the need for direct A-B comparisons. I do use Threshold now and always have, with B&W 802's. Threshold S or S/E is an excellent choice at bargain prices. And you can still get them repaired or upgraded through Jon at Vintageamp.com. Tom
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