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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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rackon
301 posts
 
I love my Herron M150 mono amps on my Alons. Never heard them with B&Ws, but have heard the Herrons with Audio Physic Avanti IIIs and Pro Ac Response 3.8s. Outstanding dynamics and bass control, especially when paired with a Herron preamp. I think they just sound like "music"...effortlessly natural.

I've heard the Gamut is synergistic with B&Ws.
mikesinger
572 posts
 
classe cam 350's...
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hbarrel
342 posts
 
Everyone agrees to disagree. Proving it's the sound you favor as being the best amp for your system.
sgreent210f
16 posts
 
Ayre. The stuff sounds wonderful, is built like a tank, and the company is great to deal with. All their stuff is top notch, but their preamp the K1xE and their universal silver disc player are far and away the best. It's amazing how much music there is on the silver disc.
rcj1231
62 posts
 
Another vote for Odyssey Extreme Mono Blocks! I really like mine.
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