Apogee Duetta Sigs? Help with new amp


I am looking for some help with a new amp for the Apogees.A friend has these with an Aragon 8008, BAT 3i preamp and an Audio Research CD 1 cdp. The Aragon is hooked up to the BAT with a long run of balanced Vampire ics that are copper with a silver coating. He has Cardas Golden Cross from the cdp to the pre. He is looking for a more refined, sweeter sound ie less bright. He is looking used in the ballpark of $2500 to $3000. As of now he is thinking a used Plinius SA 250 MkIII. Any thoughts or suggestions would be very welcomed. Thanks.
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While we all know that Apogee's are phenomenally tough loads, i once saw someone running bridged Perreaux 2150's on them and they did this for many, many years. Since bridging and low impedances typically create havoc, that should tell you something about how sturdy these amps were. If memory serves me right, i also think that someone from Audiogon was running a similar set-up but i can't remember who. Either way, i just thought that i'd throw that out for something to chew on. Personally, i would choose a 3150 or something newer in the Perreaux line over one of the 2150's. MUCH warmer and smoother sounding. Sean
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