And the search continues. I am always looking for better. I currently have a pair of Dali Euphonia MS-4's which I love. I am using a Sherbourn 7/2100 which is a fine amp but not exactly what I am looking for. Ideally I am looking to go back to just 2 channel. Based on size and WAF constraints, I am limited to a stereo amp that will be in a cabinet so heat will be a consideration, although the bottom shelf could conceivably have 5-6 inches above it for heat dissipation if I went to a Class A amplifier. Budget is a consideration. Really not looking to spend much over 3-4K used. High current and respectable power would be a plus. Sonic signature is very important and big soundstage as well. Thanks in advance for all of your good input.
I would have to agree with Driver. That is, Pass and Ayre products have a lot of potential when mated with other appropriate gear. Having said that, one has to wonder why he's selling the Ayre? Sean >
Although it's a bit early to find them used, I recommend you look at the Rowland 201 monoblocks. $4700 the pair list, 250/500 watts into 8/4 ohms. They are small (almost tiny, my wife thinks they're "cute") and generate virtually NO heat (they have no fan or heat sinks) and they sound magnificent. I am a former long-time Pass owner.
There are also other digital amps that will offer you a low-heat solution.
Since you're here in Phoenix, go to Esoteric Audio in Scottsdale & hear the Rowland 201s. Then go to Celestial on 27th Ave & Thomas Rd. They have the Pass X amps, YBA & Electrocompaniet.
no price range - Halcro ( great amp but the pre is really bad) expensive - classe cam mono's moderate-herron & pse studio signatures bargain of the century- pse studio v's
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