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Class A amplifier choice, need suggestions

What is your favorite class A amp and why? There are many here on Audiogon... Levinson, Krell, Pass Labs, Plinius and an occaisional Accuphase A50V. I am driving Proac Response 3.8s (88dB efficiency). I recently auditioned a Pass Aleph 5 and was stunned by the presentation at only 60wpc.

Your input is much appreciated!
blueswan
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philjolet
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Love my Plinius SA100 MKIII
magic midrange, smooth highs, articulate bass
captain
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I LOVE MY THRESHOLD SA6E MONOBLOCKS.125/WATTS OF PURE CLASS A SONIC BLISS.
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jadem6
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The Plinius SA-102, 125 watts pure class A. Read my review and you will look no further.
blueswan OP
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Thanks to all of you for your help! It is with your help that I found and purchased a Pass Labs Aleph P Class A preamp with adjustable gain right here on Audiogon, and I am sure I can do the same in my search for a class A amplifier. I will make it a point to check out all thses suggestions.
eagle
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The McCormack DNA-2 Revision A may still be a class A/B after the upgrade, but it's very powerful and musical. Mine does run a bit hotter since the Revision and the bias may have been tweaked. My speakers are 88db efficient also and you'd be impressed by the effortless control provided by this amp.
It's 300w/600w/1200w from 8 to 2 ohms. Check the classifieds.
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