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Budget Amp for Sonus Faber

A bit of an odd request here so bear with me. 

I have a pair of Sonus Faber Guarneri Traditions and currently have a Parasound A23 amp. 

I mainly want to get a different amp because my table isn't big enough to fit the Parasound and frankly I think it looks pretty bland. 

I'm in the camp of all reasonably well made amps sound the same, so really just looking for a small footprint but also very attractive / clean looking amp that will fit on my table. Ideally footprint of no more than 12 X 12 inches. 

Tube or SS doesn't really matter. Would like to spend under $1000 but can stretch to $2000 if needed. Just need at least 50W. 

asianatorizzle
yyzsantabarbara
4,797 posts
 

If you want a slightly warm amp them the Schitt Vidar. If you want a real clean sounding amp, then the Benchmark AHB2. Both are very small and 100 watts. The AHB2 would be interesting with the warm Sonus Faber.

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daveyf
2,870 posts
 

I am not sure I understand why anyone would spend the $$ for a speaker that is of the calibre of the SF G Traditions...and then want to hobble them with an amp and ancillary gear ( sitting on a table??) that simply does not do them any justice??? 

asianatorizzle OP
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Thanks everyone! Schiit Vidar looks like it’ll fit the bill!

 

Daveyf - I personally have never been able to tell a difference in amps, while speakers make a big difference for me. So any money over the bare minimum spent on an amp is a waste for me personally.

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daveyf
2,870 posts
 

@asianatorizzle  Your speakers are more than capable of delineating the differences between amps..and your other upstream gear. If you pair them with a marginal amp/preamp, or a marginal sounding integrated, they will sound like what your upstream gear is allowing them to sound. IOW, garbage in…garbage out.

mesch
3,476 posts
 

Hey, the OP is looking for something that fits his scenario. Yes the speakers will not exhibit what they are capable of however it sounds (no pun) like the Vidar fits his needs. 

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