Gp_phan, if you can wait and save an additional $1000, and do some bargaining (at the $3000 range) on a used Pass XA30.5, then I know you will get that good Class A sound described in Audiogon. The XA30.5 works well with smaller speakers. It can do the job with some bigger 4-ohm speakers to give them 60 watts/channel, but I would be cautious. People need to do audition before buying anyway. I am not that familiar with other Class A amps beside Pass Lab as they are the lead in this niche market. Perhaps somebody else could help you with the $1000-2000 range. Unfortunately like anything else, you get what you pay for.
Why are most High End Amps class A
Hello, new here and wondering.
I've recently been looking and reading at Audiogon and see that most "High End Amps" are class A. Currently I own a McIntosh C28 preamp and MC2105 amp. To me they sound fabulous.
Would a "High End" class A sound any better?
Of course I realize that there are very expensive class A's that would blow away my Mac's, but what about say a used class A in the $ 1000.00 to $2000.00 price range?
Thank you so much for your input!
I've recently been looking and reading at Audiogon and see that most "High End Amps" are class A. Currently I own a McIntosh C28 preamp and MC2105 amp. To me they sound fabulous.
Would a "High End" class A sound any better?
Of course I realize that there are very expensive class A's that would blow away my Mac's, but what about say a used class A in the $ 1000.00 to $2000.00 price range?
Thank you so much for your input!
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