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Int. amp...most dynamic, full and smooth $3,000

Hi guys,

Any suggestions for int. amp under $3,000.00 (preferably new, but would consider used if easy to source). Speakers are easy to drive...6 ohms 90db. Room 11 x 13 x 9

Would like to get tubes this time around. Listen to Jazz - vocals and instrumentals. Amp must also do well in rock/pop music.

Have been recommended but not demo'd:

Manley Stingray
Unison Unico
Prima Luna Pro 2
Cayin or Melody
Odyssey Cyclops

Are the above what I am seeking in sound quality?

Please help.
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rar1
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ahbeng:

I am a big fan of the Prima Luna Prologue Two. I use the Prologue Two in a secondary system and have paired it with a pair of high efficiency, single driver speakers (Omega Super 3). I find the sound to be very enjoyable and musical for all types of music. I wrote a review of the Prologue Two and posted it here in Agon . The Prima Luna has so impressed me, that I replaced the power amp in my main system with the Prologue Five.

Regards, Rich
aball
2,018 posts
 
I love the Conrad Johnson CAV50 and it fits you criteria very well.
mimberman
299 posts
 
For tube, I second the Prima Luna recommendation, and would add a couple others:

Musical Fidelity Nu Vista
Sim i-5
Plinius 9200
Pathos TT
Bel Canto Seti 40

I could go on, but that's a good start.

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