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Need second amp recommendation.

My Graaf 200 OTL is in need of repair. Looking for a SS amp
as a holdover till Graaf is repaired & possibly as a bass
amp for future bi-amp set-up. Speakers are 4 ohm, 91 db
VMPS Super Tower R / STR (ribbon tweets, ribbon mids panels,
& 10 in. mid bass w/ 15 in woofer). Pre-amp is Emotive Audio
Sira. My short list included Belles 150a Hotrod, McCormack DNA 125, Bel Canto Evo 200, Musical Fidelity A3.2CR, Marsh 400, & PS Audio HCA 2. I've been told the Pass X150 would be perfect but can't afford right now. I.e... looking for used amp around $700 - $1500. Blue Circle BC 2 & Bryston 3b didn't do it for me. Any suggestions of other amps, or comparisons of above amps would be appreciated...don't live near any dealers. Thanks...
sjhall
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Hmmm, I'm not sure you'll be happy with any solid state amp since you're currently running an OTL, but you've named some pretty good ones.

That being said, I'd also add to your list the Pass Aleph 3 or 5 and BAT VK200. All three will fall under your price ceiling.

What was it about the BC2 and 3B you didn't care for? That may help in future recommendations.

Good luck!
warnerwh
539 posts
 
I'd get a Parasound Hca 3500 or 2200 or something similar. I had the Marsh a400s and although an excellent amp it could get loose in the low end at high volume. I'm speaking from experience with the same speakers. Anything smaller than 200wpc for these is not enough for me in my room but may be for you. These speakers like current and will sound best, at least to me, with abundance of it.
maxcast
95 posts
 
Odyssey Stratos used - $800, or a new Stereo Extreme ~$1400.
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