Mid-priced solid state options


Any thoughts how an Aragon 8008 mk 2 and a Parasound A21 compare.  Preamp is a ARC LS17se.

Thank you.  
adiorio
What speakers?  Usually more important to match amp to speakers than amp to preamp.
My mistake.  Good point.  I have SF Venere 3.0.  I will upgrade to a larger SF Model in the next few months.

Thank you. 

I would go with the Parasound Halo A21. As it’s circuit is designed by John Curl up there with Nelson Pass god status. And will drive just about any speaker load.

And these SF Venere 3.0’s while an excellent speaker, have a bit of a nasty load at the power hungry 130hz region, which consists of a negative phase angle and impedance (EPDR) combined load of 2.1ohms!!!!!!, which means you need current, not so much wattage to drive this load correctly. And the A21 should be able do this without raising a sweat.


Cheers George