Looking for some suggestions on SS/Mono amps that sound Warm but are very Musical and Detailed...But reasonably priced. I was wondering if the Monarchy Deluxe-100's or the Odyssey Stratos amps are the answer?? Any Suggestions???? Thanx Gordon
I'd have to pooh-pooh the Monarchy Deluxe 100 option based on my experience with them, and the very poor support I received from the owner of Monarchy, Mr. Poon. I won't be back!
i have the sim audio moon w5. i don't consider it to be warm. it is much too neutral for that. don't forget that most systems include a preamp that could be used to achieve the warmth you are looking for. i don't think it is realistic to try to achieve 'the perfect sound' with only one component change. as if that single component were going to take be the silver bullet and take you to sonic bliss. imo, a holistic system approach that takes into account component synergy is much more realistic.
For the cheap but can be modified try the B&K mono's. They show up for $700 a pair every so often and can be moidified for under $1000. 150 peak amps, 200 wpc. They are warm musical and with the mods offer really nice details.
I have to agree with all said about the Odyssey amps. I have the Extreme Monos ($2600 new) and they are as mentioned, slightly on the warm side while still maintaining the delicate balance between detail and musicality. These amps have a mid-hall perspective, so consider that when matching your components and preferred sound. They are stable driving difficult loads down to 1 ohm and put out around 225 watts into 8 ohms.
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