Amp for SF Amati Homage? Rogue Zeus or 180, Jadis Defy 7, Quicksilver 88 or 90 or M-135


I need an amp for recently acquired Sonus Faber Amati Homage. Their impedance drops in the bass and treble, and the treble dip does not work with my Vac Ren 30/30 signature. Hate to part with the beautiful Vac but I must. After I noticed the treble problem (shrill shouting from 2500-4000 hz) I was told Amatis have a natural peak around 3k hz. This is likely exacerbated by the impedance issue and relatively low amp power.

I am looking for a tube amp (please no solid state recommendations) that can handle relatively low impedance swings... Not too extreme like planers, but below 4 ohms. I have a bit of an allergy to brightness and etch and am willing to trade off ultimate extension and treble detail to avoid etch or brightness. I listen to jazz, blues, classical and some older rock. I do have a lot of recordings that are not perfect so I am NOT looking for perfect "neutrality" but rather a slightly warm top end and a rich, full midrange. Bass is not my top priority. My system is a Koetsu Rosewood Signature, Sota Star Sapphire, EAR 834p phono, Thor Ta-1000 pre, and the Amatis. Cabling is all cardas golden cross (warmer stuff) ;)  I listen to mostly vinyl.

My budget is under $4k used, inclusive of tubes. Could anyone give opinions on my shortlist, especially relative to one another?
- Jadis Defy 7
- Rogue Zeus or 180
- Quicksilver 88, 90 or M-135

Thank you for thoughts!

montaldo

Showing 3 responses by shkong78

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis95ejf-allnic-audio-m-3000-kt-150-monoblock-amplifiers-tube

If you can extend your budget to 5,500, then this will drive your speaker well with 140 tube Watts.

I was also looking at this amplifier but I am satisfied with Line Magnetic 508 (48Watts) with my Lansche 4.1 with 99db/W.

Your speaker will need more power.

I have nothing to do above listing.
If I were you I will go for Allnic by stretching budget or negotiating the price.

It is in the class with 20k amplifiers.

http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/allnic_audio_m3000_mk2.htm


VA910s, I would say that both they and the Allnic amps lack a little in ultimate high-frequency extension and airiness. The KR Audio amps have more of the revealing ruthlessness of which I spoke above, though they also sound more clinical. Both amplifiers throw a huge, room-filling soundstage, but only the Allnics do the "woodiness" -- and the internal timbral detail thing. Which one is best? For long-term enjoyment, I would choose the Allnics.