Can the Manley Neoclassic 300B handle a 2 ohm load

Simon,

For a nice, natural sounding solid-state amp, you might want to consider the Channel-Islands VMB-1. I own a pair of these relatively inexpensive solid-state mono-blocks and they are very good, even spectacular considering the $999 list price. And they come with a generous return policy.

There are some comments about them on the AudioCircle web forums.

I really like them. They are 40 watts/channel, small and generate almost no heat. They are a similar design to a GainCard or GainClone amplifier. These are sometimes also referred to as "chip amps".

I have currently replaced a series of tube amps with the CIAudio VMB-1s and don't miss a thing......

Enjoy,

TIC

Reubent,

Thanks for the Decware suggestion. l have spent the last couple of hours searching for info on them. They are very highly regaraded and can handle the 2 ohm load. Look like a great option and with a return policy too got to be worth considering.

Cheers

The H2O, reviewed here, is stable to at least 1 ohm, 76 db. I know. That is what my speakers are rated. The stereo version of the H2O sells for $2500.

Hey Mondie. Just curious about the speaker you are trying to drive?

muralman,

While I share your enthusiasm for the H20 amp, It would not be my recommendation it for some one with 96db speakers looking for a SET 300B based amp.

250wpc would be a bit much here.