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First Watt F3 or Red Wine Audio 30.2

Hello,
I'm looking for a new amp. Everything seems to point me in the direction of the First Watt F3 or the Red Wine Audio 30.2.
I have Devore Super Gibbon 8's in a small-medium sized room. I listen to mostly rock/metal, electronic, funk and jazz. I'm more interested in (real world) bass groove, and percussion/drums than female vocals. Above all I want all my cd's to be listenable, not just the well recorded ones.
Thanks,
Glen.
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stringreen
6,505 posts
 
Why are you evaluating these amps? There are so many great name brand amps..these guys may be out of business in this economy at any time.
pubul57
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First Watt is Nelson Pass, should be in business for a while.
clio09
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Agree with Jaybo on more watts for rock. Odysee makes some nice amps which should be great for rock. Might want to look into McCormick too. Many others to choose from as well but those are two that come to mind.
jaybo
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some ideas....all are superb and somewhat powerful (not sure what pre you're using). (tubes)music reference. quicksilver, dynaco, rogue, moscode(it gets pricey) mac (even more pricey)......(ss) mccormack dna, ayre, bel canto......I've heard the devore with naim ss as well, and it was awfully good.
cruz123
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Why are you evaluating these amps? There are so many great name brand amps..these guys may be out of business in this economy at any time.

Unless you know something you're not sharing, this is a bit of a reckless statement toward two small companies trying to make a go of it. And, I think we've learned that a big "brand name" means squat, i.e. see Lehman, Merrill Lynch, AIG, GM, Chrysler, etc.
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