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Audio Research DSI 450 vrs. HD 220 against all tu

I am in need of upgrading my power amps and am requesting insight from anyone who had had the opportunity to compare there two amplifiers. The amps will be paired up with Wilson max 2's. No,, tubes (110 or 210s )are not out of the question, i guess this is the comparison im really interested in, if the solid state or hyber can get me close enough to all tube, then that will be my direction. Thanks for you opinions

Mike
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mofimadness
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I haven't heard the new DS450, since it was just introduced at the 2010 CES show, but I have heard the HD220. It is one of the best amps that I have ever heard. If I had the bucks, I'd buy it in a heartbeat...
4musica44107
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I have not heard the new DS450 either. When I bought a power amp for my primary system, I had narrowed the candidates down to two - the HD220 and the Luxman MQ-88. I auditioned both in my home, and it was not even close. The MQ-88 was far superior in every way. YMMV, of course!
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dodgealum
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Where can I find information or photos of the new DS450? Thanks!
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mofimadness
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Here you go:

http://www.arcdb.ws/DS450/DS450.html
jwm
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For what its worth the DS450 amps sounded awful at CES.
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