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Which Solid State Amplifier is Making you Happy?

I'm trying to find a new amplifier to replace a Musical Fidelity A3CR. There are lots of candidates: Rowland 501s, Pass Labs 350.5, Levinson 431/432, H2O, etc. What are people using and what has been a good sonic investment? I'm currently driving B&W N803s, so it's a pretty normal load. My MF amp does not offer enough punch or bass control. It flattens out at higher volumes. I'll spend what it takes, new or used. Less than $8K would be nice. All comments welcome.
Peter
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jayctoy
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Plinius SA102, or the SA250.The oddyssey extreme
monoblock are also very good choice.
maximmd864
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New BVaudio A300SE tells the truth. This unit has Absolutely clear and neutral sound. I believe in technology, my new Canon 20D disappointed me either.
guidocorona
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Glai, could you please expand on how the Pass X250.5 bettered the Rowland 201s?
radrog
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This is an easy one. I use all Krell. I use the FPB350MCX's mono's. I am very happy with em.
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zybar
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Denf,

I have heard the JC-1's, but never in a very familiar system or head to head with the DNA-500.

As such, I don't think it would add any value to comment on its sound.

One thing I will say is that the JC-1's run pretty darn hot while the DNA-500 stays pretty much cool.

If sound was equal, that could be an issue for some.

George
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