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Amplifiers weight

What does amplifiers weight has to do with performance?
im trying to decide between this 3 amps
parasound JC5 73 pounds, Anthem STR 60 pounds Michi S5 by Rotel 132 pounds 
I can get them around the same price 
my speakers is modified klipsch KLF 30
preamp is Michi P5 and a pair of SVS SB16 ultra Sony Hap Z1 and Cambridge Azur 851N
i really like the looks of STR amp 
128x128lordrootman
jrwaudio
349 posts
 
I have a VAC PA 80 80 tube amp that weights 70lbs and a class D amp that weighs 52 lbs
Listening pleasure per pound is very good!
I won't even mension how heavy my sub is!!
terry9
2,353 posts
 
Two fans! Yikes!! 
andrewkelley
275 posts
 
@joecollege 

HA! 
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cal3713
1,421 posts
 
Glad three people got on here to post Nelson Pass' thoughts on the matter.  +1, +1, +1.
dwmaggie
222 posts
 
Do you like your current amp the JC1?  Are you keeping it?  If yes, buy the Anthem.  If not, then why change horses?  Ie, buy the Parasound JC5.  I have the Parasound C2 pre and love it.  I'm now using a DAC Maraschino 60 volt amp, beats my 50 to 70 lb hi current amps in every way.
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