High-end amplifier clarification?

Hello ,

In regards to amplifiers: If you can't drive a 2 ohm load, you are mid-fi IMO .

regards,

Adcom and early Parasound amps I don't consider high end. A high-end amp will provide a spacious soundstage, float the airiest highs, deliver a full but sparkling midrange, and has excellent dynamics/bass without sounding boomy. It should do all this and still sound musically involving & refined. Given that & without an equally high-end preamp you will fall short of your goals - 02-28-11: Phd

I have seen them send off many a so called hi-end amps, the magic is in the load ..

regards,

Weseixas, so if an amplifier that can't drive 2 ohms but otherwise sounds better than one that can, its still mid-fi? So sound has nothing to do with high end or mid fi?

Atmasphere, Weseixas answer is very vague plus his statement that an amplifier should have the ability to drive a 2 ohm load otherwise he considers it midfi, is misleading. But if you do some searching under his user name you will see that his statement reflects his frustration to find an amp that will drive ribbon speakers.

I listened to some Boulder amps today...I think if an amp weighs more than your car, it's high end.