I’d like to know more about the Crown amplifier, because it has been decades since I have heard or read about any new products under the Crown imprimatur. For example, are they class D amplifiers? Some people just categorically dislike class D amplifiers. I am not necessarily one of them, because I have not heard enough different ones to develop a general opinion. The same question might apply with regard to the Benchmark amplifiers.I often see the Benchmark included in discussions of class D amplifiers. Is that because it’s lightweight and uses a switching power supply? It’s a class AB-H amplifier. It exhibits none of the high frequency distortion of the antiquated class D amps and less distortion than the cleanest class A amps. With possible exception of the Purifi Eigentakt, it’s really in a class of its own when it comes to objective performance. It’s the closest one can get to a “straight wire with gain.” Practically speaking, it’s only limited by the quality of the sources and/or preamplifier, and its maximum power output.
So Hard to Decide on an Amp
Hey,
So lately I have been thinking about getting an Amp and using my existing Vincent SV-500 Hybrid Integrated as a Pre-Amp.
I have inquired about some amps in other threads but it just seems so hard to decide as to what will have good Synergy with my system.
Wish I could try out all the Amps that I am thinking about but that would be quite difficult.
The one that is at the top of my list (mind you I haven't personally heard any of these, just going on reviews) is the Pass Labs XA25.
But am also considering the Parasound A21+ and A23+, Benchmark AHB2 and Mystere PA21.
All of have received good reviews and comments from folks.
I suppose the Parasound, especially the A21+ would provide the best Base Response but the others would also be quite worthy.
Tomorrow, I have a Technics SL-G700 SACD Player arriving and so I will be playing with that for a little bit to see if I like it (I am pretty confident I will). My current Denon DVD Bluray Player which I was using has been acting up and I decided it was time for an upgrade.
But soon after, I think I want to try an amp. Not that I really need it, the Vincent satisfies but I am just curious to what an Amp can bring to the table in my system.
Thanks
Jay
So lately I have been thinking about getting an Amp and using my existing Vincent SV-500 Hybrid Integrated as a Pre-Amp.
I have inquired about some amps in other threads but it just seems so hard to decide as to what will have good Synergy with my system.
Wish I could try out all the Amps that I am thinking about but that would be quite difficult.
The one that is at the top of my list (mind you I haven't personally heard any of these, just going on reviews) is the Pass Labs XA25.
But am also considering the Parasound A21+ and A23+, Benchmark AHB2 and Mystere PA21.
All of have received good reviews and comments from folks.
I suppose the Parasound, especially the A21+ would provide the best Base Response but the others would also be quite worthy.
Tomorrow, I have a Technics SL-G700 SACD Player arriving and so I will be playing with that for a little bit to see if I like it (I am pretty confident I will). My current Denon DVD Bluray Player which I was using has been acting up and I decided it was time for an upgrade.
But soon after, I think I want to try an amp. Not that I really need it, the Vincent satisfies but I am just curious to what an Amp can bring to the table in my system.
Thanks
Jay
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