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Solid state amp ultimate stop...

Hi,
I am wondering, when upgrading your power amplifier (solid state/hybrid/digital but not tube), which brand of amplifier do you think could be your last stop for your solid state amplifier investment? Put it in another way, which brand(s) of solid state power amp would be your ultimate dream machine that you believe you will be very happy to live with for a long time? In your answer, please consider a realistic top budget that you are willing to spend for that ultimate power amp. As for me, I will be very happy when I finally upgraded to a Pass or BAT product.

This question is just for the sake of discussion, please .. don't flame me. :)

Thanks,
KG
lkean
ya1
1 posts
 
tenor hp300 versus the halcro dm58 which one is better ? in what sense ? more dynamic , tranparent,natural ? value for money ? powerful in practice ,reliable ? built quality ? nicer shape ?
aron
28 posts
 
To my ears, the Jeff Rowland Model 12s. Althought they're expensive, they're worth every penny. Exquiste workmanship, even more beautiful music. They have best out the usual Pass, Levinson, and Krell in my system.

p.s. I have audition the newer 2 and 3 series and they're NOT an improvement over the 12s. Brighter but not better.
mikej
172 posts
 
Brown Electronics Lab (BEL) - Still the best SS amp I've ever heard. I prefer it to tubes so far as well. The problem is that tubes are very different in some ways. In any case, I've put these amps up agains serious competition and they've always been my preference. At only $3895 each they're a huge bargain.
Cheers!
razen
17 posts
 
I have the CAT JL2 + SL1 Ultimate and Klyne System 7 Line &
Phono.
My next stop it's The VIOLA LABS NEW SS AMPS/PRAMP.ex Staff of CELLO.

Thanks.
matt_zak
55 posts
 
The Gryphon Antileon Signature Monos would be mine.
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