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Class A solid state power amp

Mt system is: Linn LP12/Origin Live RB250 SilverAnniversary/dynavectorD17 catridge
Copland CD266
EC Audio Finesta Pre
Upgraded Quad 606 Power
Living Voice Auditorium Speakers
Nordost Red Dawn interconnect
I've got sensitive speakers,built for low output Valve Amps,but am not too keen on going the valve route.I often have short listening sessions(fitting in around the kids TV
watching),so I do'nt want to be turning the amps on and off every few minutes.How about a good Class A solid state power amp?I would like the valve warmth and rich mid range without the fuss.Too much to ask?
I thought of the Monarchy Audio 70 Pro's,Sugden Masterclass or of course the grandaddy Krell's.
What is your experience? I do'nt mind going for 2nd hand, older models,in fact most of my system is 2nd hand.
Your advise would be very welcome.
David Wise
david12
unsound
7,333 posts
 
Other options include BEL and Electrocompaniet.
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
The Pass amps are very good, if you want something a little older (less expensive), you could check out some Threshold's. You can get a very good price on some vintage Threshold amps. I like the sound of some of the older Threshold amps better than Krell and Levinson.
philefreak
423 posts
 
Aloia 13.01, you can buy them used for $1200.00 or $1300.00. Best amp available!I've owned or had all the before amps mentioned in my system at one time or another. They're great amps, but not in the same league as the Aloia. Details with musicality, a very hard thing to pull off.
btstrg
185 posts
 
I second , third and fourth the Pass Labs amps. I have a Pass X250 and love it. I had the Bat VK200 and for its price it was a nice amp and I also owned a Aloia 13.01 for about 2 months and sold it. I did think it was a really GOOD amp but to say that it is the best amp available I don't think I can say that even in the 1200.00 to 1300.00 price range. Just my opinion. As with every component its all system depended and what sound YOU are looking for.
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
Had you consudered a Symphonic line RG-1.The Pass ,Plinius or Lamm 1.1s.There's also the In-Sound V-amps,47 Labs Gain-card and PS HCA amp.
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