The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt

Cdc,
Your statement surprises me.
Tim has always quickly responded to several emails I've sent him, and a bud of mine who had a custom amp built by him.

Whether or not he responds to any inquiry, does someone have a web link or contact details for Mr Rawson?

Thank you,

Pedrillo : I revamped my listening space using the A500's & the APPO hooked to my ref. speakers. The A500's are so better than the trash talk in HI-FI and under $400 US a pair w/ext-warrenty. If your looking for a far less-expensive alternative w/ stunning musical sound this dirt cheep combo will not disappoint w/ the APPO ($169 US). Are they a Krell or a Mac ? NO , but none of you friends may tell the difference. Just my opinion. I love them and alternate between the A500's and my very costly gear ; six months in six months out. Tubes in winter.

Readers: It is true that the published bench tests reveal the A500's may not spec, as well as, say a Bryston. That is a fact. Nevertheless, the claim is these differences are subtel :The 500's are more than good enought to "meet all criteria for transpartent sound " , as stated in a review. That critic believes no one , except a few 18 year olds , could actually hear the difference. Well, I'm over 18 so that leaves me out of the debate.

It is my opinion, the A500 , as a mono blocks, are the most amazing find/value in Audio-Land. Period. For what they offer & for such value, an eager ear candy person (like me) can shift funds to upgrading the P/A or speakers to the surprise or chagrin of the other ear hounds. The only unanswered "Q" had to do with reliability; so far they answer as flawless, high performers , at the lowest price. I crown the A500's " The Best Amp(s) for the Price of Dirt " and you would also, should you buy them.

I'm with Crem1 - I continue to use an A500 on my desktop at the office, and a pair of A500 as monoblocks on my desk at home.

I NEVER turn them off, even through bad weather and thunderstorms, and I have never had a problem - they don't even get hot to the touch.

As good as Bryston, Pass, Levinson or ARC monoblocks? probably not. But these things sound pretty darn good.

I would say they somehow don't seem as powerful as claimed, but I otherwise continue to be delighted with these amps.

Can someone please also recommend:

"Best associated components for the price of dirt"

to use with our reigning champion for

"Best amp for the price of dirt"?

Best Wishes