Motif MS50, early B&K ST140, Bryson 2BLP, Acurus A80, Spectral DMA50, PS Audio 2C+, Hafler DH120, Robertson 4010, Quad 303 & 306, GAS Son of Ampzilla, McCormack Micro Power Amp, Linn LK85, Classe 70, Superphon SA-120, Musical Design D75, Metaxas Ikaras, Metaxas Iraklis, Meridian 555
Best sounding low power (under 80watts) Class AB amp?
What the world needs is a nice sounding lower power class AB amplifier under 35lbs. I'm tired of power sucking light-bulb dimming Class A designs and 80+ pound Class AB immovable boat anchors on dollies. Tubes and Class D need not apply.
An Audio Research 100.2, CJ MF-80/MF-2250 come to mind. What else is there?
What do you think? I'm I the only one?
--Sensible in Springfield.
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Always liked the audiosource amps when I had them, pretty reliable, even when driven hard. May get flak from this, but they were nice amps at a great price point. 50w up to I think 150-200wpc nice little amps always did me well or find a used one of other brand check the Gon
still wish they made their preamp-one. Great preamp, still have one wrapped in storage in basement somewhere. |
You might like the Konus Audio Integrale (integrated amp) or Robusto (stereo or mono power amp). Fast, natural, alive.
Here are a few professional reviews:
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