Apogee Scintilla Power

Among your best choices below Boulder pricing is going to be the Sanders line, especially the Magtechs.


http://www.sanderssoundsystems.com/products/amplifiers/amplifiers-more-information

I genuinely don’t know of any amp that has a more overbuilt output stage than his do, nor anyone besides Krell who attempts full power supply regulation in mega amps besides the Magtechs.

The amps are especially built by ex-Threshold people at Coda but for the incredibly hard to drive demands of ESL's which reach 1/3 of an ohm at the top of the spectrum.

Since these are all available for home audition, I strongly recommend you take him up on his offer.



Best,

Erik

If your still considering amps here was my path.  I have the Duetta Signatures and struggled with amps after upgrading from Stages.  I was using my VTL 300 monoblocs with the CJ Premier 10.  Sounded great until I tried the H2O amps from Henry Ho. Use a pair of 250 stereo amps for bi-amp set up. Really made a difference.  Then I tried the Fire preamp and am totally happy with combination.  Tons of power, dynamic range and very detailed, great soundstage etc.  I also mated the Apogees with a pair of Vandersteen Subs and bass is very smooth and quick.  Hope this helps.  The Apogees now need to go to Rich for a total rebuild.  Nothing wrong with them but would love to hear them with new crossovers, wiring, ribbons, caps etc.   They are a special speaker.

Thanks for your update to the thread about using the H2O amps and Fire preamp. No doubt this is a proven, winning combination for Scintillas (and sounds like your D-Sigs as well). I am currently using my Plinius SA250iv on my D-Sigs and it is really good. Can’t wait to try the Plinius on my Scintillas when they are done with refurbish. I still think about getting Henry to build me new S250’s but just don’t have the money. And I have money into my Motif MC10 preamp (which is a giant killer) and moving to the Fire Preamp would mean a change here. If he would build it I bet a new Henry Ho build would be even a step further with what he has learned along the way. I am really curious what the new Emotiva mono-blocks sound like. Doing some research it appears they may be able to handle the Scintilla load. Agree on the Duetta Signatures. While many will debate the older ribbons are better, etc. I can say that with new ribbons, XO work, etc., my D-Sigs are quite good. 

Heard anything about the PS BHK Signatures? 

Not sure the BHK’s can handle the 1ohm load but have not asked PS Audio directly. Certainly that would be a great option with some hybrid magic. Would love to hear if anyone confirms a thumbs up. PS Audio also has some really great class D amps now. Never heard them but folks seem to really like them...