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New Amp Search- MBL. Spectron. Pass ??

I presently have a Spectron Musician III Mark 2 Amp (600 wpc @ 8)  MBL Corona Pre, T+A Dac 200 which is a pre also.   Speakers are B&W 802d and streaming is thru a Pro-ject Stream box S2 Ultra S2.   I listen to QOBUZ , ripped CD’s and  VPI Classic with Ortofon Cadenza red and Whest p30rt phono.   

I just acquired the T+A DAC It is connected directly to my Spectron amp via balanced connectors.   My CD is connected to the dac via SPDIF and there is a analog section that connects the Whest.

I was looking to purchase MBL 9007 mono blocks and drug my feet too long and they were sold.      I really like MBL and T&A sound and build quality but the new prices for these amps are beyond what I am willing to spend so I have been searching for used.    I am not familiar with Pass.

I listen mainly to Rock, Blues and some Country, Pop and like a big soundstage, airy detailed sound and appropriate bass when it’s in the recording.   On the warm side but crisp and fast, lol

What are your suggestions?    

Thanks Jeff

gasnsteering
kingdeezie
94 posts
 

I am not familiar with the MBL so I can not give you any advice on that particular amplification. 

I listen to similar types of music and can say that the Pass X series satisfies me. I started with the XA series but found it to be a little too warm. Currently have a 350.8 and am happy with the results. 

sc2
101 posts
 

I have read a great many posts over the years that McIntosh and the B&W's have great synergy together...mainly the mc601's... when I upgrade too, these will be the minimum... at the top mc2301's

But I will admit, I have not heard them together... do a search on here and you can read them too..

gasnsteering OP
58 posts
 

I heard a McIntosh system at a store that used the same speakers and the bass was too wooly and undefined for my taste.  Thanks for the suggestions

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stereo5
6,455 posts
 

@gasnsteering ,

 

Well, it certainly wasn't the McIntosh.  Either speakers or room set up.

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arcticdeth
1,572 posts
 

Lots of used stuff that is amazing!

 

wow, 12,000 budget,,,?

an ocean of stuff used, in that market, you can get some serious muscle for that much coin

patience……if your heart is set on a specific amp, then wait,

years back, I had saved up about 5,700$ for new amps, I waited, searched, and passed on a minty pair of  classe monos, AND pass 250’s or 350’s,….monos,

ended up with some very nice 650W monos, and could not be happier with the quality and power,headroom.

 

patience, my young Padawon,………

 

 

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