Amp suggestion for Kharma Ceramique 2s??


I am looking to upgrade my amplifier. I have used low-powered SS amps (47 Labs Gaincard and Aloia 13.01i) with fantastic overall sound, but they didn't have enough power for my large family room (needed more bass and macro dynamics). If you have any experience with any Kharma speakers, please let me know which amps have worked well and which haven't. I listen mostly to intimate jazz (vocal), classical and occasional rock.

The order of importance for me is musicality, palpability, transparency and resolution, but I believe that you can't achieve the first three without resolution. As you can see in my system below, I am taking a minimalist approach to maximize resolution.

Anyhow, I'm open to Tube or SS as long as they have quite, black background. I prefer monoblocks (particularly interested in Claytons and Blue Circle BC8), but that is not a requirement. My budget is about $4000 used, and the amp(s) MUST have RCA inputs. If you can help, I'd truly appreciate it. Thanks.

My system consists of:

- RAM-modded SACD1000 with > 3v output (Awesome sounding!)
- DYI Silver Interconnects (the only interconnects!)
- EVS Nude Attenuators
- ???? POWER AMP(s)
- FMS Zero speaker cables
- Kharma Ceramique 2.0
- Audio Tekne power cables
- BDR cones and pucks, Soler Points, Aurios, etc.
henry_la
You want minimalist? I'm running my Accuphase 75v directly into my Edge NL-10 (AU24), and over to the Sonus Faber EA IIs (Discovery Essential). The sound is detailed, liquid, and surprisingly satisfying in the bass, considering the 6" woofer and modest cabinet.
I do not miss preamp or tubes. In my case, "less is more."
If you you like the qualities of the Aloia 1301 then you should check the Aloia 1501. It is double the power with great bass and dynamics without losing the Aloia smoothness. The price is a steal compared the other high end amps. Drives the Piega c-10 ltd with ease in a very large room
would anybody consider using the 2s or possibly the 3s with an integrate like the bat 300? any experience with bat/kharma in general? i am looking into simplfying, and i'm interested in your thoughts. thanks, mjc
Just got the combo BAT VK75SE and Kharma 1.0 .. awaiting for stands for the Kharma 1.0 ..

all in all.. looks promising !

Matt