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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
joey54
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+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
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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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jjss49
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@hilde

https://diyaudiostore.com/products/amp-camp-amp-kit?variant=7072933085218

hahahahaha
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hilde45
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@jjss49  I'm afraid my probation release program forbids me from using a soldering iron. Deadly weapon in the hands of a miscreant like me.
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jjss49
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@hilde45

you and i invite a few other folks we have us an amp building party

maybe we just start easy, solder in some diodes and caps into our dacs

i bring the solder/soldering irons

you bring the beer, chips and guac

see how long we go before an ambulance or fire engine gets there

lolololol
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