Any thoughts regarding a 100 to 150wpc solid state that can be had used for $1,000 or less? The amp would drive Vandersteen 2ce Signatures along with an ARC SP9 MKII and Upsampled Njoe Tjoeb 4000. Thanks in advance.
Musical Design D-150. Better than NAD, Adcom, Rotel, lower power Classe, etc. High current output able to drive almost any speaker. Infinitely upgradable. You can find them used for less than a grand.
I currently have Vandersteen 2CE sigs. I had the ARC SP9 MK2 in my system for about one month. I went from B&K 4420 to a McCormack DNA-1. The McCormack seems to mate very well with the Vandersteens. Don't know what tubes you are using but, I purchased a pair of Amperex USN-CEPs and made a huge difference. Really opened up the pre. I liked the set up but, tried a TAD-150 from bizzy bee audio and had to switch. Anyway the McCormack is a great choice for around $800 and it can be upgraded by Steve McCormack to world class level. That is why I bought it.... If you are interested in the Amperex tubes, let me know.....
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