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What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?

What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
jozurr
cd318
2,636 posts
 
@akg_ca , well spotted.

It could just be a tautological posting error or perhaps something more sneaky...


roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
@bdp24 : Speak of the Devil! I am sitting here looking at my BEL 1001 Mk I. Serial number 0001. The FIRST production one from Richard Brown! Sold to a friend of his! And subsequently purchased by me! That's what I call rarity! I don't at present have it hooked up. Awaiting some space at my abode for a pair of my Quads to be set up.
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
I always wanted a Brown Electronics Lab amp after reading that review in TAS so long ago! It was quite pricey at that time! A few years ago I found one on EBay and had the winning bid ($525!). I learned it was being sold by the original owner, a friend of Richard Brown (who passed away way too soon!). I figure it will be at least as good as my Bedini (now in need of repair) for use with my Quads and Rogers LS3/5A's.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Audia flight Stremento #4 mk2 very musical with great stage depth,imaging bass detail and great midrange and highs.Its very well built at over 205 pounds and looks great as well. 
mikelavigne
2,156 posts
 

my favorite solid state amp is the darTZeel NHB-458 mono blocks, followed by the darTZeel NHB-108 stereo amplifier.

I'm a guy who loves tube amplifiers. and the darTZeel does have a touch of the breath of life of tube amps, combined with a very, very low noise floor and extended and uniquely natural and smooth top end and wonderful micro-dynamic energy.

the darTZeel amps use a minimalist parts count in the signal path and are swiss built like a tank. amazing jewel like quality.

I owned the dart 108's from 2005-2012, I've now owned the dart 458 mono's since 2012.

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