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Can the AVM 6.2 or Pass INT-60 replace my LM845P?

Hi, I would like to have a more simple system. One I can play all day without thinking about expensive tubes (:

I have the LM 845 Premium, a VERY good amplifier.

But I would like to have a more down to earth amp.


I have investigated integrated SS amps and have found the AVM 6.2ME and the Pass INT-60.

Unfortunately I will not be able to listen to any of them before buying, so I ask the brain trust for advice.


Will I be a sad man if I sell my tube amp and replace it with one of the suggested amps?





martin-andersen
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audiotroy
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There is no sold state amp that can recreate the magic of an845

Your best bet get a tube amp with cheaper tubes

We have been doing This professionaly for 30 years 300b and 845 tubes a have a very unique sound

Dave and troy
AUDIO INTELLECT NJ






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three_easy_payments
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@stereo5 Yeah, I inquired into the speakers because I was thinking amp/speaker synergy. The 4 ohm Tektons may actually sound very good with the Pass amp as the amp does a really good job doubling output into 4 ohms. I have the LM805 and would never sell it - I simply bought a Class A SS amp for streaming - but @audiotroy is correct, it’s just not the same sonic experience - which is why I keep both amps.
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stereo5
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Sorry, didn’t see it before, my apologies.   
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charles1dad
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@aduiotroy,
"We have been doing This professionaly for 30 years 300b and 845 tubes a have a very unique sound"
Yep!

I believe that the OP can find sonic satisfaction with a good quality solid state amplifier but it will certainly  be different.
Charles

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I have a sony ta-4650 (V-fet) amp and a preamp mikrolampizator valve (lukasz fikus), really better than my Sugden A21SE, it'a another world!!!
My Sansui AU-777A is also better than the sugden.
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