Bedini 801 or Audire Forte amps

If you compare any Bedini to your other amps, be sure to take into account that the Bedini inverts absolute polarity. This is because it's output stage uses NPN-only devices in a noncomplementary configuration (Plinius does the same). To compensate, either reverse the hookups on both speaker leads, or use a polarity inversion switch on a preamp or DAC.

Gmood1 I agree that a amp should be neutral and let the music flow--thanks. Tafka steve that's useful info as well because I think the seller is without a manual. Keep the info coming.

I have owned and still own both Bedini and Audire. All the Bedini 800 series amps sound better then the Audire Forte on most speakers. The Bedini 25/25 or 801 will do better on reactive loads like Acoustat 2 plus 2s. The Forte would be a better match for Dalquist DQ10s or large Legacy speakers. I have an Audire Tenendo which is about as good as it gets period. Same for the BA803/802(same boards). Other great amps are Perreaux PMF5150/5550/5570 and smaller Perreaux 3400. All great match with Audible Illusions preamps. You are on the right path. The Audire Otez and Parlando should be excellent as well, however, I have never owned them. Stick with bipolar outputs with Audire.