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Help me decide my next amp

Hello Gents,
Currently I own pair of Sonus Faber sonetto 2 speakers driven by pathos classic one mk3. Everything is fine but sometimes I feel like I need more power (lack of authority and grunt). Currently I'm looking at several amps.

  • NAD 275 BEE  + NAD 165BEE
  • Marantz PM 17-MK II + SM17
  • Primare i30
  • NCore hypex NC400 x 2 Monoblocks
  • Quad 606 + Quad 66 pre amp
 All of the amps/preamps are pre owned and every combination is within the range of 1000-1200e.
 What would be your choice?

Thanks
celestial__sound
celestial__sound OP
102 posts
 
@mlsstl 
I got a Hypex amp about a month ago. I've been very impressed by it.
The Hypex monoblocks are somehow my favorite choice as a read tons of positive reviews. Can you tell us a bit more about your speakers setup and compare the sound of the hypex with the previous amp you had.

Thanks! 
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thieliste's avatar
thieliste
824 posts
 
Hegel is the way to go in this price range.
joey54
434 posts
 
+1 for the Primare. It’s got loads of power and is much better than their new Class D amps. I have owned both the I30 and the Aria and also agree that they are both excellent. The I30 is a bit darker sounding than the Aria and that might make a difference with your speakers. Good Luck!
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hilde45
4,974 posts
 
Get somthing better PASS!
For 1000-1200 euros, EBM? How does the OP do that? Because I would do that and I don't even need an amp.
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