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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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pauley_1958
18 posts
 
05-12-05: Drken
There is no better amplification for B&W Naut that Kraft/symphonic line. This is coming from some one who worked for a B&W dealer. This is a german line of equipment that is awsome!
Drken (Threads | Answers)
Thread i found on the Symphonic Line to try to help some.
kana813
956 posts
 
I feel www.aberdeencomponents.com's modified amps are some of the best amps available.
rayd
81 posts
 
Ayre V5X on top, Levinson 332 on bottom of biamped system. Goosebumps and chills and sweet music....
mikesinger
572 posts
 
clasee cam 350 mono's
muse mono's
pse studio v
muddyhouse1
3 posts
 
Try and listen to Chord...I replaced the Nuvista CD and Trivista amp with Chord Blu/Dac and CPA 2200 pre / 1200C power. The difference was astounding. Hooked on Chord, I recently upgraded the pre to the new 3000 which is magnificent - so I am now selling the CPA2200 pre. Im looking for the Monoblocs soon. With your budget you would be able to find a nice used pre/power combination. Try them, you will not be disappointed.
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