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What’s the most badass $2k amp I can get?

I want a super awesome amp. New or used. I have a fully balanced DAC and Pre so xlr balanced inputs would be nice, plus I have a nice pair of xlr just lying around. Also, I’m a sucker for meters. What should I get? It’s a bedroom system, not a big room appx 12x12
Speakers: Sierra 2ex  (86db sensitivity)
Streamer: Node2i
dac: gungnir multibit
pre: Freya+ (w killer NOS tubes!)


andrewkelley
teo_audio
2,197 posts
 
The used McCormack.
tweaknkeep
38 posts
 
PS Audio Stellar M700 monoblocks
csmgolf
887 posts
 
There is an LSA Statement integrated on US Audiomart for about $1800. Tube preamp stage with a very high quality amplifier section. Get the one with the Exemplar upgrades. The preamp section can be bypassed and use just the amplifier section. A really good piece of gear. The preamp section in it is very good and it also has built in phono stage. 
rlovendale
91 posts
 
Used Hegel H2 or H20.
mitch2
3,967 posts
 
Last year I purchased a pair of Cary CAD 500MB monoblocks for just a touch over your limit -  500 wpc into 8 ohms and 1000 wpc into 4 ohms.  Very nice sound too....read the 10Audio review.  
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