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Amp for Verity Parsifal encore

I just got a pair of used mint Verity Parsifal Encores. One of the last pairs made before the Ovations. I am driving them with my Belles amp and preamp which are very impressive. I am starting my homework for upgrades of my phono, pre and power amp. I am also looking at simplifing my system, reducing wires and components to just CD player and Turntable. I also just got a new Naim CDX2 as a cdp upgrade. I am considering strongly the Aesthetix Janus stock or signature as full function pre, possible atlas power amp. I have heard the Nagra PSA with the Parsifal ovations and was very impressed. I am not in a big hurry and am only looking for others thoughts and comments that I will investigate. Thanks.
David
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martykl
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I'd call the P/Es a "modestly difficult" load. Low power amps in general need not apply and OTLs and SETs should be chosen with care - many will have a rough ride. OTOH, some of the brawnier OTLs seem to be a very good choice and, as I noted earlier, the big Cary 805s are an example of an SET amp that works well.

General rule with the P/Es: If you're thinking exotica, proceed with caution.

Good Luck

Marty
martykl
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I've used a ton of different amps with my P/Es over the last ten years (mine were among the very FIRST manufactured). I've used the Krell KSA 50S, Cary 805s, ARC VT130SE, Bel Canto 300, TAD Hibachi, Prima Luna monos, Pathos Classic, and a few others that don't leap to mind right away.

All have their strengths and work well (not low power SETs, though)in their own way. Overall, I prefer SS with these speakers and the TADs are a very nice compromise between classic SS and tube sound. They're also a very good value. Among tube amps, the ARC works well and the Cary with 211 output tubes (inexplicably, 845s sounded a bit darker despite what I'm told are identical specs). IMHO, most amps with sufficient current will sound very good with the P/Es, as they are pretty forgiving speakers.

Good Luck

Marty
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