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Help me choose an amp

My Aragon 8008 died. Now I must replace (OK with me,
I was burned out on the "solid state" vibe anyway).
Want to find a warm, musical, non-fatiguing power amp
(not integrated) for a large bedroom (26 x 24 x 8).

Must integrate well with:

McCormack SST-1 drive
Meridian 563 DA conv.
Audio Research L7S pre
Thiel CS2 2 spkrs

Listen to rock, pop, acoustic music, some jazz. Prefer used tube or warm SS-type like Bryston. Prefer to
keep the price tag under $1200. Ideas?
smilefan
james50
40 posts
 
Hi Smiley

I noticed that there's a Simaudio W3 available for close to what your budget is that would probably fit your requirements. Bryston 3BSST might also work, but as they are fairly new, they will cost more. Happy hunting.

James50
bat21
21 posts
 
Tough at that price........but try a used Musical-Fidelity or Bryston. Bryston would be a good shot but may xtend the 1200 range a little. try the previous 4b-st, you still get a 20yr warr. not a bad deal and they spec out higher than advertised.
f1a
198 posts
 
Tvad:
How do the Channel Islands D100s measure up to your VAC, in terms of tonality, "truth of timbre", and harmonic portrayal? TIA
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