I do like that Rotel RB-1090. And if you're sitting down - also consider something like Emotiva. The XPA-2 is 300W/ch into 8ohms & 500W @4ohms for $709 shipped, and if you're willing to stretch the budget just a little then a pair of new XPA-1 monoblocks gives you 500W/ch @ 8ohms or 1000(!)W/channel @ 4ohms for $1658 shipped. I know they're not nearly as esoteric as the other suggestions, but these are all amps and they should all be just pure clean power w/o coloration, right?
Amp suggestions please...need some power
Looking for a SS amp that can comfortably deliver 250-400+ish wpc into a 4 ohm load and can be had <$1500 (used OK). I own PSB Stratus Goldi and by comfortable I mean the sensation of doing 60 mph in a Ferrari - you ALWAYS know its there if you need it.
My system is evolving from an integrated to separates and will probably mate with a tubed pre. My media is 50/40/10 vinyl/digital/FM and I prefer a sound that is more warm than analytical but do enjoy drive and detail.
On my list -
Bryston 4Bst
Parasound Halo a21
If you have a recommendation of a synergistic, tubed preamp, I'm all ears. No phono needed, remote is nice but not mandatory - budget <$1500 (used OK).
Any and all input is appreciated.
Thanks!
My system is evolving from an integrated to separates and will probably mate with a tubed pre. My media is 50/40/10 vinyl/digital/FM and I prefer a sound that is more warm than analytical but do enjoy drive and detail.
On my list -
Bryston 4Bst
Parasound Halo a21
If you have a recommendation of a synergistic, tubed preamp, I'm all ears. No phono needed, remote is nice but not mandatory - budget <$1500 (used OK).
Any and all input is appreciated.
Thanks!