Amp for Verity Audio Sarastro


Hello my friends!

Recently I acquired the Verity Audio Sarastro and although I'm very happy with my amps concerning most of their attributes I would like more power. Actually I would like a lot more power. My amps, Mcintosh MC2102 and C2200 although they are very good with 60% of the music I'm listening they lack what is needed to perform rock music at realistic SPL's. My speakers are 93 db. So I suppose 200-300W would be more than enough. On the other hand I like the natural timbre my amps produce!

So my question is: What amp do you suggest that can drive my speakers to the limits even with music like Metallica with a sweet midrange? I would like to hear the kick drum as a kick drum but not lose the immediacy the valves produce... Am I asking too much?Lets say my budget is around 20.000 $ (so LAMM hybrids are excluded, hehehe). Opinions from people who have heard Verity Audio speakers with different amps would be highly appreciated.

Thanks a lot for your answers.

Regards,

Michael
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Showing 3 responses by lapierre

Suggestions for the famous Mr. Arygo:

MC2301

VTL MB-750

Joule VZN 220

Or...get used pair of MC501s and new C500 preamp.
Michael how about some dedicated power lines for the future tube amp(s)? If not, a power regenerator may help your tube amps keep consistent current.
What's up Michael?

Going for the Diablo and dumping the beloved Mc gear. Ok I forgive you for five minutes only if you get the MC2301. Ah...the Diablol (single component) medium size beast of a component looks like a cross of retro and modern design from the Danish. Lets just say it looks pretty cool from the pictures.

No question the Diablo should provide you with 500 w into 4 ohms... it has one heck of Dual Mono Holmgren toroidal transformer. That means you should have more control over the woofers and one heck of a punch and dynamics.

Enjoy the Diablo,

Pierre