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Pure Class-A Amp under $2000 (USED)

Hello everyone,

There are so many brands out there that I couldn't catch up with, so I opened a thread about Class-A Amp for discussion. My budget is around $2000 for a Stereo Amplifier (No need for Pre), could you guys help me to suggest me some?

- DAC: Exogal Comet

- Pre/Amp: Yamaha Intergrated A-9 (My current, but want to update)

- Speaker: Sonus Faber Venere 2.0

- Cable: Acrolink (Power, Interconnect, Speaker)

=> I think the wattage range between 30-60WPC for Class-A is powerful and popular. The production date of amplifier should not too old, I think after 199x is nice.

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ozzy62's avatar
ozzy62
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I agree with the Aegir recommendation. However, you can only use them as monoblocks if the impedance is a nominal 8 ohms. Your speakers are 6 ohms so it’s not advisable. 

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arcticdeth
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@ozzy62 

 

class A doubles down? no ?

don't all or most have a great power supply?

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arcticdeth
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is 2K your absolute max??

there is a classe ca 301 stereo amp.

and a pair of paramount jc1 monos up. well over budget, but maybe? great stuff!

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ozzy62
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The Aegir will double power into four ohms when used as a stereo amp. As monoblocks, 80 watts into 8 ohms. Not recommended for a four ohm load as monos. The OP might get by with his 6 ohm SF, but I’d reach out to Schiit and ask.

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timski
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You might consider one the First Watt amps.  I’ve had the First Watt F7 in my system for the last few years paired with a Schiit Freya (OG) and Tekton Double Impacts and have really enjoyed it.  Lot of bang for the buck.  I’ve recently upgraded my amp, but felt like I had to spend over twice as much (retail) to make it worth my while.  The F7 is rated at 20W into 8 ohms and 30W into 4 ohms.

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