Unbelievable Solid State Amp at 2-3k ran


Once again, like others, I am in the quest of something that will stop the jitters of potential better, more slamming sound than what I presently own. I have had a Nak PA-7, which sounded great but ran out of steam when driving my Gershman X-1 and Sw-1 subwoofer combo. Currently I own a Sonic Frontiers Power 2, which by the way, does not seem to suffer much noticable clipping as the Nak, at 110 watts per channel tube. Is there an amp out there that will add great, slamming bass with ABS control on it and yet sound ridiculously neutral, but not frigid at the range of 2-3k used or new? Maybe I should continue to stick to what I have, but I cannot help, but to wonder. I was wondering about those old Pass Aleph 2 monos. Do they provide current, or are they simply underpowered for what I want?

PAUL

PS: Preamp, SFL-2, CDP=Panasonic DVD transport, Bel Canto DAC-1 processor, MR 78 Mcintosh tuner.
bemopti123
While a used one may be a little above your 3k price range I would also recommend the GamuT D200. I have owned mine for 3 months and am very impressed. If you can stretch a bit this would be an excellent choice.
Why hasn't anyone mentioned the Ayre V3? Super bass, fantastic midrange, sparkling highs, very reasonable used price < $2000. For $400, you can upgrade any Ayre V3 that doesn't have it to the Ayre Conditioner for improved power filtering. The V3 is rated at 100w, but it puts out BIG sound. It's a great, sweet amp.
I have a Classe CA-200 which sounds great for the price. If I was in your range, I'd get a used Mark Levinson 332.
Used Bryston 7B's(500 watt monoblocks)..Much better bass than the ML333 and horribly revealing---better have great upstream components
Check out the bat vk200, very musically and great bass control. 100watts but I would say its closer to 200. Can be had for 1600-1800 used. Never listened to the bak vk500 w/bat pack, but it does have more power, seen them used around 2400-2800. Both are solid built. good luck pete