Choice on a $3,000 to $5,000 SS amp

hey everyone what's a good choice for a solid state amp that will be pushing a pair of Avalon Eclipse speakers. My price range will be from $3,000 to $5,000 new or used.

garebear03-23-2008 1:22pm

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tom_hankins Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 03-23-2008 at 09:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had the Ayre V-1XE and did a home audition of the Pass 350.5. I preferred the Ayre. But the Pass was also nice. Should be able to find one used in your price range.
pubul57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 03-23-2008 at 09:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete how many watts do you need? If 30 is enough, I doubt there is any ss better than Pass XA30.5 or used XA60s. Although Ayre would certainly be on my short list.
rbirke Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 144 posts 03-24-2008 at 04:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There are some Cary mb500's for sale in your price range (used). I love mine and they will drive anything. I had Rowland monos before and wasn't happy with class d. The Ayre is nice but monoblocks are so good at so many things... Can't go wrong with Pass either. The 250.5 or 350.5 will not disappoint.
jaybo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,478 posts 03-24-2008 at 06:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete cj, mccormack, mac, krell
bluesnzzz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 03-24-2008 at 07:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Like others have stated, I would also suggest you consider either an Ayre v-1xe or Ayre v-5xe.

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