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Better SS amp than my Bryston?

I am wondering if there is a more musical SS amp than my 4BSST to run my Maggie 1.6s. You all know that they like alot of current, etc. The current system is:
DeHavilland Ultra Verve
4BSST
Shanling CDT-100

The budget is probably somewhere between $2000 and $2500 and will gladly buy used.
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jw94055
125 posts
 
No. Respectfully, No.
drdjchase
8 posts
 
You might be able to find a pair of used Clayton M100 monoblocks for near your price range. (The Clayton S40 stereo - at about half the price - might even work.) Many owners (including me) and listeners find their musicality (among other strengths) to be outstanding, and with 100 watts (into 8 ohms) of Class A power (for the monoblocks), current should not be a problem. I can also second the earlier respondent's recommendation of Classe CAM monoblocks; I'm familiar with the CAM-200s - they sound wonderful and are available used in your price range.
aroc
760 posts
 
The guys on the Planar Asylum (MUG) would say Odyssey Xtreme monoblocks. This seems to maybe have replaced the Bryston as the new recommended amps for maggies.
mikej
172 posts
 
Hi,

If you can find a used BEL 1001 Mk IV in that price range jump on it. It's got plenty of juice and will amaze you on a pair of Maggies. Seriously, it has no competition.
Cheers,
Michael
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