Need a modern Class A monoblock, preferably half or compact chassis
Anyone here know anyone that might know if something like this may be available before year end. I am currently ampless, beginning to suffer withdrawls…wishing for Pass Labs to release an XA30.8 like powered amp, split into 2/3 scale monoblocks with xs or xa or ?? designator with Balanced Input.
XA60.8 is the logical choice if nothing shows up this year, but until I pull the trigger, alien monoblocks could distract me, for instance Valvet A4.5, from getting what I truly desire.
The current XA30.8 is the dream split into a modern Pass Labs monoblock.
FW is too focused and limiting to consider.
Anyone know of this possibility on the horizion for an XA30.88
Any idea what happened there? @antigrunge2 Sure- its the result of a vendetta. Take a look: https://www.audioasylum.com/forums/critics/messages/9/99823.html With established, respectable reviewers you get something different (scroll down for the reviews). IMO any serious audiophile should avoid 10Audio if they don't want to waste their time; this has been true the last 25 years. |
Just a thought, but for $200 or $300 you could get well-reviewed Fosi or Aiyima amps that would let you listen to music immediately. Then you could take your time finding your ultimate solution. And when you do, you can easily resell the cheap amps and get a fair percentage of your purchase price back, or just throw them in the closet as an emergency back-up. |
Hi All, I was about to post a thread and found this one posted by @sayas. >> 30 to 40 watt Class A solid state monoblocks are a future target for me << For an upcoming consolidation project, I’ll be looking for a pair of dedicated 30 to 40 watt dedicated Class A solid state mono blocks. Real iron transformers for me, and I’m all about the right iron too. Why? I’m really liking my Jon Soderberg nicely upgraded Forte’ 3/1a Class A 50w amp so much, now I want dedicated monoblocks of the same. Not sure I need old massive Thresholds either. Old Alephs run too hot for me, so finding a delicate balance monoblocks is my search. No Class A/AB amps. Only interested in dedicated Class A monoblocks. Loving the form factor of the new KWA 99 Monoblocks, I just dont want or need 200w at 4ohms. Smaller form factor, dedicated Class A 30 watt would be right in the pocket, with fewer output transistor like Nelson does. Coda has too many opts imo. No I cannot afford nor will I splurge on Nelson’s new Firstwatt SIT-5 monos. yes, super nice, but looking for someting about half the price and must be Black. :) I shared a note with Nelson I’ll wait 5 years when the SIT-10 comes out and maybe buy a pair of SIT-5s 2nd hand LOL. Sorry, not into making this into another GaN or Class D thread. Will leave that to other threads. ---------- Ask: Other ideas and mentions appreciated, tagging on to this thread, and I’ll start building the wish list as I start selling other stuff off next few years, maybe. Thanks in advance.
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